Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon L110

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and L110 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was released 13 months before the L110 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS features external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon L110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the L110.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and L110 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and L110.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.