Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon A1000

Let's look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and A1000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 11 years before the A1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the A1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and A1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A1000 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.