Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon W300
Z915 | W300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak Z915
W300 | Z915 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | January 2009 | More modern by 102 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon W300
Z915 | W300 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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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 |