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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z915 and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z915 was manufactured 6 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 grades vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung NX1

 Z915 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Kodak Z915

 NX1 Z915 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung NX1

 Z915 NX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 vs the NX1.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and NX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z915 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung NX1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $1,500