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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 5 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 grades vs the S6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S6500

 Z915 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak Z915

 S6500 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6500

 Z915 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, 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") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 versus the S6500.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S6500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and S6500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Nikon S6500 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6500
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $170