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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Launched June 2014
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was launched 8 months later than the NX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S-1 grades vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Samsung NX300

 S-1 NX300 
LaunchedJune 2014November 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Kodak S-1

 NX300 S-1 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX300

 S-1 NX300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S-1 vs the NX300.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and NX300.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S-1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
65
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX300
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 247
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $750