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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z915 matches up against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung WB250F

 Z915 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z915

 WB250F Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung WB250F

 Z915 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 and the WB250F.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and WB250F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $250