Canon S120 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S120 vs Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was manufactured 4 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S120 scores vs the Z1485 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S120 vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S120 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and Z1485 IS is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Z1485 IS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.