Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the Z1485 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Z1485 IS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.