Kodak Z915 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z915 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z915 was manufactured 10 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z915 grades against the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 and the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and HX99.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z915 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.