Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB30F
Z1485 IS | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Kodak Z1485 IS
WB30F | Z1485 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB30F
Z1485 IS | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |