Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the Z1485 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Z1485 IS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.