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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is very comparable but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was launched 18 months later than the Z1485 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX210 IS Z1485 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 Z1485 IS SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX210 IS Z1485 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Z1485 IS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX210 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent SX210 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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