Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony W800

Let's look closer at the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and W800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was introduced 6 years before the W800 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z1485 IS scores vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers 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) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z1485 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W800 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.