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Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Refreshed by Epson R-D1x
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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Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Epson R-D1 versus Kodak S-1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was unveiled 11 years before the S-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R-D1 matches up versus the S-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Kodak S-1

 R-D1 S-1 

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Epson R-D1

 S-1 R-D1 
LaunchedJune 2014March 2004More modern by 125 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Kodak S-1

 R-D1 S-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R-D1 compared to the S-1.

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and S-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and S-1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Kodak S-1 will give more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 Street photography details
Kodak S-1 Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lacks phase detect AF
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1
Travel photography with Kodak S-1
38
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620g)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
9
no video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Epson R-D1 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Kodak S-1
 Epson R-D1Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Company Epson Kodak
Model Epson R-D1 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2004-03-11 2014-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4640 x 3480
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 290 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-070
Self timer No -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,709 $250