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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S9100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S9100

 Z915 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z915

 S9100 Z915 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9100

 Z915 S9100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S9100
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