Kodak S-1 vs Samsung NX500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.