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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

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
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
Photography Glossary

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was released 9 years before the M11 Monochrome and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S-1 grades against the M11 Monochrome for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 S-1 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Kodak S-1

 M11 Monochrome S-1 
ReleasedApril 2023June 2014More recent by 107 months
Display resolution2333k920kSharper display (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 S-1 M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 has outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Leica M11 Monochrome has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S-1 and the M11 Monochrome.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and M11 Monochrome is 88 and 76 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and M11 Monochrome.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S-1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
90
you can focus manually
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography info
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
74
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.5 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
65
good battery pack (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (700 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count great (60 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
MP count great (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
9
no video
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2023-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica M
Total lenses 107 62
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 pounds) 640g (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 410 photos 700 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BC-SCL7
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $9,195