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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z915 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Kodak Z915

 Galaxy Camera 2 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $400