Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony A300

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and A300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was revealed 12 months later than the A300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and A300.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Kodak Z1485 IS will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z1485 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.