Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z915 was launched 5 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z915 scores vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Z915 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak Z915
Galaxy Camera | Z915 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Z915 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and Galaxy Camera.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 300 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $450 |