Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was announced 3 years prior to the S9100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z915 grades against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S9100
Z915 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z915
S9100 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
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 S9100
Z915 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 provides 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) and the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 against the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S9100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9100 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 270 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $329 |