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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 years before the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony H90

 Z1485 IS H90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 H90 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H90

 Z1485 IS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS against the H90.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Sports photography with Sony H90
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Sony H90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $179 $230