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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Released June 2014
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 3 months prior to the S-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the S-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-E2 S-1 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 S-1 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-E2 S-1 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the S-1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and S-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and S-1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography factors
Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
72
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
Kodak S-1 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Kodak S-1
 Fujifilm X-E2Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2014-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4640 x 3480
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 290g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 LB-070
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $250