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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z915 and Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 grades against the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon W300

 Z915 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak Z915

 W300 Z915 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 102 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon W300

 Z915 W300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 and Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 and the W300.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and W300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon W300 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon W300
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon W300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 images
Battery style - Built-in
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $387