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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony H50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony H50

 Z1485 IS H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 H50 Z1485 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H50

 Z1485 IS H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H50
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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