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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced at a similar time to the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z915 matches up against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung SL820

 Z915 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak Z915

 SL820 Z915 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL820

 Z915 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z915 and the SL820.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and SL820.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung SL820
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $280