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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 4 years prior to the S6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z915 scores vs the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S6300

 Z915 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak Z915

 S6300 Z915 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6300

 Z915 S6300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z915 compared to the S6300.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and S6300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $200