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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was revealed 3 years earlier than the CX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z915 scores vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z915 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z915

 CX5 Z915 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX5

 Z915 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers 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) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 and the CX5.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and CX5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $399