Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 8 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS provides 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.