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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 2 months after the Z1485 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SD1200 IS Z1485 IS 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Z1485 IS SD1200 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SD1200 IS Z1485 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Z1485 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Other name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $179