Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was launched 6 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the Z1485 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the Z1485 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Z1485 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.