Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z915 was released 18 months prior to the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z915 matches up versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Sony WX5
| Z915 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak Z915
| WX5 | Z915 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Sony WX5
| Z915 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z915 has got outside 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z915 vs the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and WX5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak Z915 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |