Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100
91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Z915 was announced 12 months before the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z915 grades vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony S2100
Z915 | S2100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak Z915
S2100 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony S2100
Z915 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 has outer 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) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z915 against the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and S2100.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony S2100 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
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 All around 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $0 |