Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung HZ30W
Z915 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Kodak Z915
HZ30W | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ30W
Z915 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |