Canon A810 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A810 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is very close but the A810 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A810 was unveiled 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 scores vs the Z1485 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon A810 vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the Z1485 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A810 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon A810 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger A810 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.