Kodak S-1 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak S-1 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and WB850F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was brought out 2 years after the WB850F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S-1 matches up versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S-1 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and WB850F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The S-1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern S-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.