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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 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
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was brought out 7 months earlier than the NX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S-1 grades against the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Samsung NX500

 S-1 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Kodak S-1

 NX500 S-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2014Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX500

 S-1 NX500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 comes with 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) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S-1 versus the NX500.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and NX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older S-1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Samsung NX500
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Samsung NX500
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format - H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 410 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $800