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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty similar but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") provide different sensor size.

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The JX300 was released 2 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JX300 grades versus the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 JX300 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 Z1485 IS JX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 JX300 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the Z1485 IS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The JX300 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The younger JX300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $179