Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the Z1485 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS against the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.