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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was released 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS grades against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony HX7V

 Z1485 IS HX7V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 HX7V Z1485 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX7V

 Z1485 IS HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the HX7V.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX7V will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/1.72")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX7V
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $179 $499