Kodak Z1485 IS vs Nikon S3600

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S3600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z1485 IS and Nikon S3600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the S3600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and S3600 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S3600.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S3600 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.