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Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 and Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was unveiled 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D20 matches up versus the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 D20 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon D20

 Z1485 IS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 D20 Z1485 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Z1485 IS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and Z1485 IS.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D20 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger D20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.72")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/1.72")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $179