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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Kodak Z1485 IS
(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
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

 Z1485 IS HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 HZ15W Z1485 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung HZ15W

 Z1485 IS HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
31
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung HZ15W
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