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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and QX100 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS grades against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony QX100

 Z1485 IS QX100 
Screen dimensions2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 QX100 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2009More modern by 56 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony QX100

 Z1485 IS QX100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z1485 IS and the QX100.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
Sony QX100 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography info
Sony QX100 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
has focus via touch
fixed screen
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony QX100
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.4 x 5.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off None
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $268