Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 12 months before the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the HZ30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and HZ30W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.