Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1400 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the A1400 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A1400 was announced 4 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1400 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A1400 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.