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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 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
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled within a month of the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z915 matches up vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh CX1

 Z915 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Kodak Z915

 CX1 Z915 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX1

 Z915 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has physical dimensions 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 Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the CX1.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and CX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Z915 to result in extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $299