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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out about the same time to the SL102 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z915 grades vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung SL102

 Z915 SL102 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Kodak Z915

 SL102 Z915 

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL102

 Z915 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z915 against the SL102.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SL102.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL102
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $130