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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak Z915 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z915 matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony WX30

 Z915 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak Z915

 WX30 Z915 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX30

 Z915 WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 features 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z915 vs the WX30.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and WX30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Sony WX30
54
has built in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony WX30
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Body design 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $259