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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 7 years prior to the S9900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z915 scores versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon S9900

 Z915 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak Z915

 S9900 Z915 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9900

 Z915 S9900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 and the S9900.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and S9900.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Nikon S9900 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon S9900
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
73
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300