Canon M vs Kodak S-1

On this page, we are matching up the Canon M and Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the M (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M was released 23 months before the S-1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M scores vs the S-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Kodak Pixpro S-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Kodak S-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M provides external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak S-1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon M and Kodak S-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M compared to the S-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M and S-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and S-1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind in sensor technology.