Kodak Z915 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak Z915 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 5 years before the WB800F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z915 grades against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 compared to the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.