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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-ZR300 Z1485 IS 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Z1485 IS EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-ZR300 Z1485 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Z1485 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than others (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $179