Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX220

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WX220 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z1485 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z1485 IS grades against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS against the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.