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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was launched 6 months prior to the S640 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z915 scores versus the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S640

 Z915 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Kodak Z915

 S640 Z915 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S640

 Z915 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 versus the S640.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S640.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S640 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Nikon S640 Vlogging features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S640
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $225