Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external 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 Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.