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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was unveiled very close to the S950 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z915 grades against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony S950

 Z915 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Kodak Z915

 S950 Z915 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony S950

 Z915 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 features 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 against the S950.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and S950.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Sony S950
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Sony S950
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Sony S950
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony S950
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $130