Canon G9 X II vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Here, we are matching up the Canon G9 X II and Kodak Z1485 IS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was announced 8 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X II scores against the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X II and Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II against the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Z1485 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.