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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Launched June 2014
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Newer Model is Sony a5000
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was manufactured 17 months later than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S-1 matches up against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 S-1 NEX-3N 
LaunchedJune 2014February 2013More recent by 17 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-3N S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-3N

 S-1 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 provides physical measurements 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 Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S-1 vs the NEX-3N.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S-1 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent S-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
65
great battery life (410 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 290g (0.64 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 410 images 480 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NPFW50
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $399