Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony H20
Z915 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak Z915
H20 | Z915 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony H20
Z915 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Kodak Z915 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |