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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 12 months earlier than the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z915 scores against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony S2000

 Z915 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Kodak Z915

 S2000 Z915 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony S2000

 Z915 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the S2000.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony S2000
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $225