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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak Z915 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 4 months earlier than the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z915 scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony H20

 Z915 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak Z915

 H20 Z915 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony H20

 Z915 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 has got 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 Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z915 against the H20.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and H20.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 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 format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Sony H20
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony H20
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $249