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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 3 years before the S9100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon S9100

 Z1485 IS S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 S9100 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S9100

 Z1485 IS S9100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the S9100.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S9100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
33
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Nikon S9100
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $179 $329