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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released June 2014
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 7 years after the S-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the S-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S-1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021June 2014Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 S-1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Kodak S-1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S-1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Kodak S-1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Kodak S-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the S-1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Kodak S-1 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Kodak S-1
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Kodak S-1 Travel photography features
80
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Kodak S-1 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Kodak S-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Kodak S-1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIKodak Pixpro S-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Kodak Pixpro S-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2014-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4640 x 3480
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 290g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S LB-070
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $250