Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX500

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z1485 IS was manufactured 7 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z1485 IS scores against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers outside 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 WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WX500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.