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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony WX30

 Z1485 IS WX30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 WX30 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony WX30

 Z1485 IS WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the WX30.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony WX30
 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.4 x 5.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4352 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 194 grams (0.43 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $259