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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z1485 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G Z1485 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z1485 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS features exterior measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $606