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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 4 years before the W610 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony W610

 Z1485 IS W610 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W610 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W610

 Z1485 IS W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the W610.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W610
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $200