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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively close but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the Z1485 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX220 HS Z1485 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 Z1485 IS SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS

 SX220 HS Z1485 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the Z1485 IS.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and Z1485 IS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX220 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z1485 IS Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/1.72")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Canon SX220 HSKodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon SX220 HS Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $179