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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and MV800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the MV800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung MV800

 Z1485 IS MV800 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 MV800 Z1485 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung MV800

 Z1485 IS MV800 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the MV800.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and MV800.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung MV800 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung MV800
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $499