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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WB30F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 5 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 Z1485 IS WB30F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WB30F Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB30F

 Z1485 IS WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys external 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WB30F.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WB30F.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (128g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 194 gr (0.43 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $180