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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 12 months earlier than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z915 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Z915 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Z915

 HZ30W Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ30W

 Z915 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 versus the HZ30W.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
54
has built in flash
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ30W
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.43 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $280