Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years after the Z1485 IS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the Z1485 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the Z1485 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and Z1485 IS is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and Z1485 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.