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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and NX500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 7 years before the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung NX500

 Z1485 IS NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 NX500 Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung NX500

 Z1485 IS NX500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the NX500.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and NX500.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will give greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung NX500
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung NX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $179 $800