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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WB150F (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 Z1485 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WB150F Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB150F

 Z1485 IS WB150F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the WB150F.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $179 $230