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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S630 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was launched at a similar time to the S630 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores against the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S630

 Z1485 IS S630 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S630 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S630

 Z1485 IS S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the S630.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and S630.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S630
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S630
56
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S630
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $240