Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z915 was released 4 years prior to the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z915 grades against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony HX30V
Z915 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Kodak Z915
HX30V | Z915 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX30V
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has physical 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 vs the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and HX30V.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.43 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
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 Overall 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $420 |