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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and G3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was announced around the same time to the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony G3

 Z1485 IS G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 G3 Z1485 IS 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony G3

 Z1485 IS G3 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior 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 Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the G3.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and G3.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony G3
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.43 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $200