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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WB250F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z1485 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 Z1485 IS WB250F 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WB250F Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB250F

 Z1485 IS WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WB250F.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $250