Canon A2400 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2400 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A2400 IS was released 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS grades against the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS against the Z1485 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and Z1485 IS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A2400 IS will show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.