Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was launched 13 months after the Z1485 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS grades vs the Z1485 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A3100 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.