Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed June 2010

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z915 was brought out 17 months before the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z915 scores vs the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S8000
Z915 | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak Z915
S8000 | Z915 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S8000
Z915 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the S8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and S8000.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $300 |