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Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
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
  • Launched June 2014
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Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 was launched 2 years later than the S-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M6 grades against the S-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Kodak S-1

 M6 S-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017June 2014More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Canon M6

 S-1 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Kodak S-1

 M6 S-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Kodak S-1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 and the S-1.

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and S-1 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and S-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M6 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography information
Kodak S-1 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
67
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 per charge)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
80
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery (295 shots)
65
great battery pack (410 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak S-1 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 per charge)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Kodak S-1
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon M6 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Kodak S-1
 Canon EOS M6Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon EOS M6 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2014-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4640 x 3480
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 290g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $679 $250