Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S31

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S31 (1/2.9") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was released 5 years prior to the S31 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Nikon S31 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the S31.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and S31.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.