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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S8100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 20 months before the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S8100

 Z1485 IS S8100 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S8100 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S8100

 Z1485 IS S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the S8100.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and S8100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and S8100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Nikon S8100 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S8100 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S8100 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S8100
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $299