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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 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
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out very close to the CX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 Z1485 IS CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 CX1 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX1

 Z1485 IS CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got physical dimensions 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 Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the CX1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and CX1.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $299