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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon D300 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300S
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the D300 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z915 (1/2.3") and D300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z915 was manufactured 11 months after the D300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z915 grades against the D300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon D300

 Z915 D300 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2008Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Kodak Z915

 D300 Z915 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon D300

 Z915 D300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon D300 has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 and the D300.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and D300 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and D300.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z915 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D300 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z915 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D300 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Nikon D300 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Nikon D300 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
good battery power (1,000 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D300 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery power (1,000 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (1,000 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Nikon D300 Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't record video
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon D300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon D300
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon D300
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2008-03-12
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 51
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 925 grams (2.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 679
Other
Battery life - 1000 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $1,100