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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SL202 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was announced at a similar time to the SL202 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung SL202

 Z1485 IS SL202 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SL202 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung SL202

 Z1485 IS SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the SL202.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and SL202.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
25
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung SL202
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $140