Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Revealed September 2011

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z915 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was revealed 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z915 matches up against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung MV800
Z915 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Kodak Z915
MV800 | Z915 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung MV800
Z915 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 compared to the MV800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and MV800.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $499 |