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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 20 months earlier than the S8100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z915 matches up against the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S8100

 Z915 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak Z915

 S8100 Z915 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S8100

 Z915 S8100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 vs the S8100.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and S8100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S8100.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8100 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Nikon S8100
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S8100
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.43 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $299