Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX620 HS was released 7 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX620 HS scores versus the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the Z1485 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Z1485 IS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.