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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 4 years before the S9300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z915 scores against the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S9300

 Z915 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak Z915

 S9300 Z915 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9300

 Z915 S9300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 compared to the S9300.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $249