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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W220

 Z915 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak Z915

 W220 Z915 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W220

 Z915 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Sony W220
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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