Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30
91 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe Z1485 IS was manufactured about the same time to the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung SL30
| Z1485 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
| SL30 | Z1485 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung SL30
| Z1485 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS against the SL30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and SL30.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | - | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 41.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $179 | $93 |