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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 17 months before the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony H55

 Z1485 IS H55 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 H55 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H55

 Z1485 IS H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the H55.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Sony H55
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Sony H55
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H55
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $235