Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S800c (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z1485 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the S800c and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S800c
Z1485 IS | S800c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak Z1485 IS
S800c | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S800c
Z1485 IS | S800c | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the S800c.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and S800c.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S800c will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 184g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 140 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $179 | $290 |