Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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91 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Kodak Z1485 IS
Sport | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak Sport
Z1485 IS | Sport | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Kodak Z1485 IS
Sport | Z1485 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $155 | $179 |