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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z915 was manufactured 5 years before the ST150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z915 scores versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung ST150F

 Z915 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Kodak Z915

 ST150F Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung ST150F

 Z915 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 features physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z915 versus the ST150F.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and ST150F.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung ST150F
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $300