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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II 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 Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z915 and Nikon Z7 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and Z7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z915 was unveiled 12 years before the Z7 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z915 matches up against the Z7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Z915 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Kodak Z915

 Z7 II Z915 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Nikon Z7 II

 Z915 Z7 II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has got 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) and the Nikon Z7 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z915 and Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z915 against the Z7 II.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and Z7 II is 91 and 61 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z915 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve greater detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Kodak Z915 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Nikon Z7 II
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2020-10-14
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 493
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 - 420 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $200 $2,997