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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled 4 years before the VH-410 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z915 grades versus the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Olympus VH-410

 Z915 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Kodak Z915

 VH-410 Z915 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Olympus VH-410

 Z915 VH-410 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has physical dimensions 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 Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 and the VH-410.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and VH-410.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography information
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Olympus VH-410
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $186