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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 3 years after the S-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the S-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-A5 S-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2018June 2014Newer by 44 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 S-1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-A5 S-1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Kodak S-1 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the S-1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and S-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and S-1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Kodak S-1
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
88
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
good battery life (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Kodak S-1
 Fujifilm X-A5Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2014-06-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4640 x 3480
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 290g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $250