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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed within a month of the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony W220

 Z1485 IS W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W220 Z1485 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W220

 Z1485 IS W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the W220.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and W220.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
Vlogging with Sony W220
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $160