Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak S-1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak S-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is very well matched but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and S-1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 22 months earlier than the S-1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the S-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Kodak Pixpro S-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Kodak S-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Kodak S-1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak S-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS vs the S-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and S-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and S-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The SX500 IS has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.