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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 17 months prior to the HZ35W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z915 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z915 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak Z915

 HZ35W Z915 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z915 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 against the HZ35W.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $300