Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and H50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z1485 IS was released within a month of the H50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony H50
Z1485 IS | H50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H50
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Announced | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and H50.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-15 |
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 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 9.10 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 547g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $80 |