Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
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The following is a extended assessment of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Z1485 IS was brought out about the same time to the W290 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony W290
| Z1485 IS | W290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
| W290 | Z1485 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W290
| Z1485 IS | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W290.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and W290.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $179 | $230 |