Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2010
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z1485 IS was released 13 months before the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony TX5
Z1485 IS | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
TX5 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony TX5
Z1485 IS | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has exterior measurements 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z1485 IS against the TX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and TX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 7.4 x 5.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 41.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $179 | $239 |