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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-ZR400 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Z1485 IS EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-ZR400 Z1485 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z1485 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Z1485 IS.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 194 gr (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 pictures -
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 1 1
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