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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Kodak Z1485 IS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 A1100 IS Z1485 IS 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 Z1485 IS A1100 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 A1100 IS Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
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