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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 G11 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon G11

 Z1485 IS G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 G11 Z1485 IS 
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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging advice
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon G11 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot G11Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
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