Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was launched 9 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS scores against the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z1485 IS has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS versus Kodak Z1485 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Z1485 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Z1485 IS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.