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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z915 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak Z915

 Galaxy Camera 3G Z915 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys 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 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s -
Max shutter speed 1/1250s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $606