Casio EX-ZR800 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was released 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and Z1485 IS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.