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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was revealed 7 months before the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 Z1485 IS CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 CX2 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX2

 Z1485 IS CX2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the CX2.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and CX2.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-20
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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $341