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Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty similar but the Sport (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Sport was introduced 2 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Sport matches up versus the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Sport Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak Sport

 Z1485 IS Sport 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Kodak Z1485 IS

 Sport Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Sport and the Z1485 IS.

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Sport using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Sport is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
23
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
27
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Kodak EasyShare SportKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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