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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TF1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony TF1

 Z1485 IS TF1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TF1 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony TF1

 Z1485 IS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS against the TF1.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony TF1
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
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 surface area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch pricing $179 $266