Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX5
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33 Features
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z915 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Z915 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z915 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z915 matches up versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony HX5
| Z915 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Kodak Z915
| HX5 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony HX5
| Z915 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z915 features outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z915 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 versus the HX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and HX5.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Z915 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $275 |