Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony S2000

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S2000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z1485 IS was released 12 months before the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS features external 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z1485 IS and S2000.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z1485 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.