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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z915 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z915

 Galaxy Camera 4G Z915 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z915 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 comes with 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 Galaxy Camera 4G 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z915 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $550