Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S6500
Z915 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak Z915
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6500
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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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 |