Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
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90 Imaging
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HZ15W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z1485 IS was released very close to the HZ15W and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
Z1485 IS | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak Z1485 IS
HZ15W | Z1485 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung HZ15W
Z1485 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the HZ15W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and HZ15W.
As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | 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 area | 41.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
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 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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $179 | $330 |