Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Z915 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z915 was announced 5 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z915 matches up against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony TF1
Z915 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak Z915
TF1 | Z915 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony TF1
Z915 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outside measurements 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z915 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z915 vs the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and TF1.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $266 |