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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony TX5

 Z1485 IS TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 TX5 Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony TX5

 Z1485 IS TX5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony TX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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