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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW110
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and AW100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 3 years before the AW100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon AW100

 Z1485 IS AW100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 AW100 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW100

 Z1485 IS AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS against the AW100.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and AW100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon AW100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Nikon AW100 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
55
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon AW100
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $299