Kodak S-1 vs Leica CL

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak S-1 and Leica CL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and CL (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and CL (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was launched 4 years earlier than the CL and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S-1 grades vs the CL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Leica CL. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 has outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Leica CL has dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S-1 against the CL.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and CL is 88 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and CL.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S-1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica CL will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.