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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
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-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-M1 and Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the S-1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 9 months earlier than the S-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades vs the S-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-M1 S-1 

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 S-1 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedJune 2014September 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-M1 S-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Kodak S-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the S-1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and S-1 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and S-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Kodak S-1 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Kodak S-1
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (410 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak S-1 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Kodak S-1
 Fujifilm X-M1Kodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Kodak Pixpro S-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2014-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4640 x 3480
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 290 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 LB-070
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $250