Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak S-1

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak S-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and S-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 17 months before the S-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the S-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Kodak Pixpro S-1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Kodak S-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak S-1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the S-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and S-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and S-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.