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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z915 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 5 years before the WB30F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z915 scores versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Samsung WB30F

 Z915 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak Z915

 WB30F Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Samsung WB30F

 Z915 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z915 vs the WB30F.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Samsung WB30F
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $180