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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
61
Overall
55
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

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
  • Introduced June 2014
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Old Model is Leica M9
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak S-1 versus Leica M9-P, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is very close but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and M9-P (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was brought out 3 years after the M9-P which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S-1 matches up versus the M9-P in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Leica M9-P

 S-1 M9-P 
RevealedJune 2014June 2011More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Kodak S-1

 M9-P S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Leica M9-P

 S-1 M9-P 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak S-1 versus Leica M9-P in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S-1 vs the M9-P.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and M9-P is 88 and 78 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and M9-P.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica M9-P will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
69
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Leica M9-P Sports photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography highlights
Leica M9-P Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Leica M9-P Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Leica M9-P Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Leica M9-P
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Leica M9-P
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Leica M9-P
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2011-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica M
Number of lenses 107 59
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 600 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 410 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $7,995