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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was released 5 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z915 matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony WX300

 Z915 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak Z915

 WX300 Z915 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX300

 Z915 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z915 against the WX300.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and WX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Sony WX300
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $330