Kodak Z1485 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got 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 Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS and the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.