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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak Z915 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was introduced 4 years before the W690 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z915 scores versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W690

 Z915 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Kodak Z915

 W690 Z915 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W690

 Z915 W690 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z915 against the W690.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and W690.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Sony W690
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony W690
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $297