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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured around the same time to the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z915 scores vs the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung SL30

 Z915 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak Z915

 SL30 Z915 

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL30

 Z915 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 and the SL30.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and SL30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL30
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.43 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $93