Fujifilm X-T30 vs Kodak S-1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Kodak S-1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S-1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 4 years after the S-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the S-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 and Kodak Pixpro S-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Kodak S-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Kodak S-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the S-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.