Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony S930

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and S930 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was announced within a month of the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z1485 IS grades versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z1485 IS comes with external 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) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z1485 IS and S930.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.