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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the W650 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony W650

 Z1485 IS W650 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 W650 Z1485 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W650

 Z1485 IS W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W650.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and W650.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W650 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
Street photography with Sony W650
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W650
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Retail pricing $179 $140