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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 7 months prior to the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung TL220

 Z1485 IS TL220 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TL220 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung TL220

 Z1485 IS TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with 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) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the TL220.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and TL220.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
57
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
features focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung TL220
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
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 area 41.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $90