Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The A1100 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the Z1485 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up against the Z1485 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS
A1100 IS | Z1485 IS |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon A1100 IS
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
A1100 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and Z1485 IS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A1100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.72" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.4 x 5.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4352 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $179 |