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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX240 HS scores versus the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX240 HS Z1485 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 Z1485 IS SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX240 HS Z1485 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has sizing of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Z1485 IS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Z1485 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average (224 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/1.72")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $179