Fujifilm JX550 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 3 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the Z1485 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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 Fujifilm JX550 and Kodak Z1485 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the Z1485 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and Z1485 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX550 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm JX550 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.