Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W690

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W690 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z1485 IS grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W690 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.