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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c 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
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The S-1 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S-1 scores vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony A7c

 S-1 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Kodak S-1

 A7c S-1 
IntroducedSeptember 2020June 2014More recent by 75 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony A7c

 S-1 A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has got outer dimensions 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 Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S-1 vs the A7c.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7c will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography info
Sony A7c Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Sony A7c
65
good battery power (410 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
86
good battery life (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
86
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony A7c
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 122
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 740 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $1,800