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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 G16 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon G16

 Z1485 IS G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 G16 Z1485 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

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).

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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

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

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography information
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (356g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon G16 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot G16Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $179