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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak Z915 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z915 matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony WX150

 Z915 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Kodak Z915

 WX150 Z915 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX150

 Z915 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor 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) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 vs the WX150.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WX150.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Sony WX150
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony WX150
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 194 grams (0.43 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $300