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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Introduced June 2014
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and ST93 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was brought out 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S-1 scores versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Samsung ST93

 S-1 ST93 
ReleasedJune 2014April 2011Newer by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Kodak S-1

 ST93 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Samsung ST93

 S-1 ST93 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has 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) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S-1 compared to the ST93.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and ST93 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and ST93.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The S-1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent S-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Samsung ST93
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery power (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak S-1 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Samsung ST93
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Samsung ST93
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-06-24 2011-04-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290g (0.64 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-070 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 -