Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220
91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z915 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z915 was released within a month of the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z915 matches up versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W220
Z915 | W220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak Z915
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W220
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z915 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z915 vs the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and W220.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W220 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $160 |