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Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony TF1

 Z915 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak Z915

 TF1 Z915 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony TF1

 Z915 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony TF1
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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