Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") use different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 2 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the Z1485 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the Z1485 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 500 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.