Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the Z1485 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Z1485 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.