Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony HX9V

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 3 years prior to the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z1485 IS grades against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS has physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS and the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.