Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2010
Photography Glossary Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z1485 IS was announced 19 months before the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX4
| Z1485 IS | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
| CX4 | Z1485 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX4
| Z1485 IS | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the CX4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and CX4.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.4 x 5.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $179 | $211 |