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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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
  • Revealed June 2014
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was introduced 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S-1 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S-1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedJune 2014November 2009Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Kodak S-1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S-1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak S-1 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290g (0.64 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 410 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $566