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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 2 months after the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up against the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 A2100 IS Z1485 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 Z1485 IS A2100 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 A2100 IS Z1485 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography features
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography factors
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 185g (0.41 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $179