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Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
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
  • Announced June 2014
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Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was brought out 8 years after the S-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R50 grades versus the S-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Kodak S-1

 R50 S-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023June 2014Newer by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Canon R50

 S-1 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Kodak S-1

 R50 S-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R50 and the S-1.

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and S-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and S-1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R50 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent R50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography details
Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography features
Kodak S-1 Street photography features
77
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography factors
Kodak S-1 Sports photography factors
77
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography details
Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
84
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography details
Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon R50 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Kodak S-1
 Canon EOS R50Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon EOS R50 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2014-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6m 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 290g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LB-070
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $679 $250