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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S800c

 Z1485 IS S800c 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S800c Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S800c

 Z1485 IS S800c 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Nikon S800c Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S800c
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
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