Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WB50F (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The Z1485 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z1485 IS grades against the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB50F
Z1485 IS | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z1485 IS
WB50F | Z1485 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB50F
Z1485 IS | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WB50F.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB50F will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 207 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $179 | $180 |