Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Kodak Z915
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(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
Samsung HZ15W
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
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On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z915 scores vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung HZ15W
| Z915 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak Z915
| HZ15W | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ15W
| Z915 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 against the HZ15W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and HZ15W.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
Photography Glossary
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $330 |