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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
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
  • Introduced June 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and S-1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 years after the S-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the S-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R S-1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2014Newer by 52 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 S-1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R S-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Kodak S-1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the S-1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography details
Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
91
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography highlights
Kodak S-1 Street photography highlights
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Kodak S-1
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
high sensor resolution (51MP)
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
high sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging factors
Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Kodak S-1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RKodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Kodak Pixpro S-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2014-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 4640 x 3480
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 290g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 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 400 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $4,499 $250