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Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon M50 versus Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was brought out 3 years after the S-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M50 scores vs the S-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Kodak S-1

 M50 S-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2014More modern by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Canon M50

 S-1 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Kodak S-1

 M50 S-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Kodak S-1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M50 and the S-1.

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and S-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and S-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M50 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography details
Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
75
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (235 per charge)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography features
Kodak S-1 Travel photography features
78
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (235 shots)
65
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (235 shots)
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging details
Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon M50 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Kodak S-1
 Canon EOS M50Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon EOS M50 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2014-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4640 x 3480
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $779 $250