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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and D3X (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z915 was manufactured very close to the D3X and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 matches up versus the D3X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon D3X

 Z915 D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Kodak Z915

 D3X Z915 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon D3X

 Z915 D3X 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 compared to the D3X.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and D3X is 91 and 51 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and D3X.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z915 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D3X will deliver extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
Nikon D3X Street photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Nikon D3X Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (4,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery pack (4,400 per charge)
environment proofing
excellent resolution (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Nikon D3X
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Nikon D3X Vlogging features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon D3X
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon D3X
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon D3X
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 51
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 1260 gr (2.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $200 $3,000