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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Revealed June 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak S-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and S-1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was released 2 months after the S-1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS scores against the S-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak S-1

 SX400 IS S-1 

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S-1 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak S-1

 SX400 IS S-1 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2014Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Kodak S-1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the S-1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and S-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and S-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak S-1 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak S-1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak Pixpro S-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-07-29 2014-06-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4640 x 3480
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 290g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $250