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Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released June 2014
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Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon M6 MII and Kodak S-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was released 5 years later than the S-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M6 MII scores against the S-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Kodak S-1

 M6 MII S-1 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2014Fresher by 64 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Canon M6 MII

 S-1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Kodak S-1

 M6 MII S-1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII vs the S-1.

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and S-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and S-1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 MII will render more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography highlights
Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Kodak S-1
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (305 shots)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Kodak S-1
74
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (305 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Kodak S-1 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Kodak S-1
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Kodak S-1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIKodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Kodak Pixpro S-1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2014-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4640 x 3480
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 lb) 290g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $849 $250