Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
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- 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 G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G12 was manufactured 2 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G12 grades versus the Z1485 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
G12 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 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 G12
Z1485 IS | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Kodak Z1485 IS
G12 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon G12 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the Z1485 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and Z1485 IS is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and Z1485 IS.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G12 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.72" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.4 x 5.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4352 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
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 All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $179 |