Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z915 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z915 scores vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony HX10V
Z915 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak Z915
HX10V | Z915 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX10V
Z915 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 has got outer dimensions 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 and the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and HX10V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $616 |