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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly similar but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3500 IS was announced 4 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades against the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 A3500 IS Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon A3500 IS

 Z1485 IS A3500 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 A3500 IS Z1485 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the Z1485 IS.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3500 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $115 $179