Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Announced November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon S95 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have different sensor sizes.

The S95 was released 23 months later than the Z1485 IS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S95 grades against the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
S95 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon S95
Z1485 IS | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Kodak Z1485 IS
S95 | Z1485 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon S95 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 and the Z1485 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Z1485 IS.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S95 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon S95 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-11-23 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.72" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.4 x 5.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4352 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Retail cost | $495 | $179 |