Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS
SD1200 IS | Z1485 IS |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS
Z1485 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
SD1200 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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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 |