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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 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 SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up against the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX500 IS Z1485 IS 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX500 IS

 Z1485 IS SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX500 IS Z1485 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Z1485 IS is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX500 IS will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/1.72")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 195 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $179