Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3300

Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very well matched but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S3300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Z1485 IS was released 4 years before the S3300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores against the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S3300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S3300 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.