Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Released December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(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

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G11 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor dimensions.

The G11 was unveiled 12 months after the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G11 matches up against the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
G11 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon G11
Z1485 IS | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Kodak Z1485 IS
G11 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon G11 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and Z1485 IS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and Z1485 IS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G11 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-12-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.72" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.4 x 5.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4352 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $179 |