Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R
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![Kodak Pixpro S-1 front Kodak Pixpro S-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1/Kodak-S-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5R front Sony Alpha NEX-5R front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R/Sony-NEX-5R-front.jpg)
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
- Announced June 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
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The S-1 was unveiled 23 months after the NEX-5R making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S-1 scores vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-5R
S-1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Kodak S-1
NEX-5R | S-1 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5R
S-1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. 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) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S-1 compared to the NEX-5R.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S-1 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more recent S-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-24 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290 grams (0.64 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-070 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $750 |