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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 4 months prior to the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades against the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 Z1485 IS HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 HZ10W Z1485 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 Z1485 IS HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS against the HZ10W.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $300