Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30
91 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung SL30
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak Z915
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Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL30
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |