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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 5 years prior to the DV150F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z915 grades versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung DV150F

 Z915 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Kodak Z915

 DV150F Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung DV150F

 Z915 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has external 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 Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 versus the DV150F.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung DV150F
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $150