Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS
SX200 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
Z1485 IS | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
SX200 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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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 |