Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V
91 Imaging
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18 Overall
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50 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z915 was announced 4 years before the HX20V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z915 scores vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony HX20V
| Z915 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Kodak Z915
| HX20V | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX20V
| Z915 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 and the HX20V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and HX20V.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $397 |