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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Sony HX30V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony HX30V

 Z915 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Kodak Z915

 HX30V Z915 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX30V

 Z915 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony HX30V
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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
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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