Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8200
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S8200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS scores against the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S8200
| Z1485 IS | S8200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
| S8200 | Z1485 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 961k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+731k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S8200
| Z1485 IS | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the S8200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and S8200.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S8200 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-24 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 41.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 961k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 213 gr (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 250 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $179 | $329 |