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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 Z1485 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WB50F Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB50F

 Z1485 IS WB50F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSamsung WB50F
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