Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX7V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z915 matches up vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z915 versus the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and HX7V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX7V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.