Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers external measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS against the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Z1485 IS will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.