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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak Z915 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 4 years before the W610 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z915 scores versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W610

 Z915 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak Z915

 W610 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W610

 Z915 W610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 vs the W610.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Sony W610
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony W610
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photos
Battery format - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $200