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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 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 CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was unveiled 3 years before the CX6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 Z1485 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 CX6 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX6

 Z1485 IS CX6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the CX6.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $595