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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced very close to the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS scores against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung TL100

 Z1485 IS TL100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TL100 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung TL100

 Z1485 IS TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS and the TL100.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and TL100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung TL100
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung TL100
Other name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $22