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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was revealed 5 years prior to the W730 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z915 scores against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony W730

 Z915 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Kodak Z915

 W730 Z915 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony W730

 Z915 W730 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the W730.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and W730.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony W730
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $138