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Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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 N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was brought out 5 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the N100 scores against the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 N100 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon N100

 Z1485 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 N100 Z1485 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the N100 and the Z1485 IS.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Z1485 IS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern N100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography factors
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (289g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
65
great battery power (330 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (289g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon N100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L 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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $179