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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 8 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS scores against the Z1485 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX730 HS Z1485 IS 
RevealedApril 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 Z1485 IS SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX730 HS Z1485 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Z1485 IS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.72")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $179