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Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
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
  • Introduced June 2014
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Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was announced 6 years prior to the S-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R-D1x matches up against the S-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Kodak S-1

 R-D1x S-1 

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Epson R-D1x

 S-1 R-D1x 
IntroducedJune 2014February 2009More modern by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kCrisper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Kodak S-1

 R-D1x S-1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the S-1.

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and S-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and S-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak S-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Kodak S-1
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
39
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery life (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Kodak S-1 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Kodak S-1
 Epson R-D1xKodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Company Epson Kodak
Model type Epson R-D1x Kodak Pixpro S-1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2014-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) 290 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LB-070
Self timer No -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,709 $250