Kodak Z915 vs Sony W620

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z915 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was launched 4 years before the W620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z915 grades vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z915 vs the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and W620.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.