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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 9 years before the W300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades against the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Nikon W300

 Z1485 IS W300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W300 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 102 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon W300

 Z1485 IS W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W300.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and W300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon W300 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Nikon W300 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Nikon W300
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon W300
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photos
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $387