Clicky

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WB350F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The Z1485 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 Z1485 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WB350F Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB350F

 Z1485 IS WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the WB350F.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WB350F.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $260