Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS
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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS
SX210 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX210 IS
Z1485 IS | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
SX210 IS | Z1485 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $226 | $179 |