Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was revealed 7 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Z1485 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Z1485 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Z1485 IS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.