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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 5 years prior to the S800c which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z915 grades versus the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S800c

 Z915 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak Z915

 S800c Z915 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S800c

 Z915 S800c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the S800c.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S800c.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S800c to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Nikon S800c Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (140 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S800c
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 184 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $290