Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z1485 IS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z1485 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 4 years after the Z1485 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the Z1485 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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 Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Z1485 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Z1485 IS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and Z1485 IS.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W provides an edge in sensor technology.