Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Kodak EasyShare Z915

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and the Kodak EasyShare Z915, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 was introduced in January 2012 and Kodak EasyShare Z915 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare Z915 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Kodak EasyShare Z915.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 over Kodak EasyShare Z915.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Kodak EasyShare Z915
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 10.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.6 vs f/3.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1250 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) vs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

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      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z915

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z915 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Kodak EasyShare Z915
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 350 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 10x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/4.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 16 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Internal Storage 19 MB vs 32 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Kodak EasyShare Z915
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
        Internal Storage19 MB32 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Kodak EasyShare Z915
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1250 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has a 2.70" screen with 461k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare Z915 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Kodak EasyShare Z915 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Kodak EasyShare Z915 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1936, 2048 x 1536, 1824 x 1216, 1920 x 1088, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Kodak EasyShare Z915 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Kodak EasyShare Z915 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50, and up to 1/1250 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z915. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Kodak EasyShare Z915 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and 5.80 m on Kodak EasyShare Z915..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75") and Kodak EasyShare Z915 body has dimensions of 90 x 64 x 39 mm (3.54 x 2.52 x 1.54"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) and Kodak EasyShare Z915 weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      92 mm

      52 mm

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      90 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Kodak EasyShare Z915

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Kodak EasyShare Z915 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Kodak EasyShare Z915 and give them scores of 59 and 47 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      POOR
      54
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      POOR
      51
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Kodak EasyShare Z915

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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