Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The S-1 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S-1 matches up vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Samsung NX100
S-1 | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 46 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Kodak S-1
NX100 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX100
S-1 | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 vs the NX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and NX100.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Kodak S-1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Samsung NX100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-06-24 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290 grams (0.64 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 420 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-070 | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $250 | $386 |