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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 4 years before the DV300F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z915 scores against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung DV300F

 Z915 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak Z915

 DV300F Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung DV300F

 Z915 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the DV300F.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and DV300F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung DV300F
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-02
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $200