Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S8100
Z915 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak Z915
S8100 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S8100
Z915 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |