Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have 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") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z1485 IS against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.