Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and CX3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 17 months prior to the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and CX3.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.