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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 18 months earlier than the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z915 grades against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung PL200

 Z915 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak Z915

 PL200 Z915 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung PL200

 Z915 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outer dimensions 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z915 compared to the PL200.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and PL200.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung PL200
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Body design 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $0