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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and H20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony H20

 Z1485 IS H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 H20 Z1485 IS 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H20

 Z1485 IS H20 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside 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) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS against the H20.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and H20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H20
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Sony H20
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H20
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $249