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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was released 5 months after the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades against the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX200 IS Z1485 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 Z1485 IS SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX200 IS Z1485 IS 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Z1485 IS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $179