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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced within a month of the S620 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z915 scores versus the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S620

 Z915 S620 

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Kodak Z915

 S620 Z915 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S620

 Z915 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 and the S620.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S620.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S620 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Nikon S620
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Nikon S620
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Nikon S620
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S620
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $37