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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1200 was released 2 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1200 grades vs the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 A1200 Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon A1200

 Z1485 IS A1200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 A1200 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 and the Z1485 IS.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A1200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography info
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
23
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 200 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $109 $179