Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX20V

Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z1485 IS matches up versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has outer dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and HX20V.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.