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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced very close to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z915 scores against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung SL202

 Z915 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Kodak Z915

 SL202 Z915 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL202

 Z915 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 versus the SL202.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
26
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL202
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $140