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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z915 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced about the same time to the W290 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z915 grades versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W290

 Z915 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Kodak Z915

 W290 Z915 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W290

 Z915 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z915 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 against the W290.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W290 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z915
Street photography with Sony W290
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Sony W290
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Sony W290
54
built-in flash
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Sony W290
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony W290
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $230