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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W370 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony W370

 Z1485 IS W370 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W370 Z1485 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W370

 Z1485 IS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS and the W370.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and W370.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Sony W370
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W370
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $230