Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs 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 SX400 IS (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was launched 5 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the Z1485 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Z1485 IS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.