Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX80

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z1485 IS versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z1485 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z1485 IS matches up against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z1485 IS has got 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z1485 IS vs the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z1485 IS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and WX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.