Canon SD4000 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD4000 IS was launched 20 months later than the Z1485 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.