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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L24 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the L24 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the L24 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon L24

 Z1485 IS L24 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 L24 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L24

 Z1485 IS L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the L24.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and L24.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Nikon L24 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
56
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L24
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L24
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 220 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $119