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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony S2100

 Z915 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak Z915

 S2100 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony S2100

 Z915 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony S2100
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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