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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S3500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the S3500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S3500

 Z1485 IS S3500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S3500 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S3500

 Z1485 IS S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the S3500.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S3500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S3500
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $85