Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly similar but the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3400 IS was brought out 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS scores against the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and Z1485 IS.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A3400 IS will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.