Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed June 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The S-1 was introduced 11 months after the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S-1 matches up against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-5T
S-1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Kodak S-1
NEX-5T | S-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5T
S-1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S-1 vs the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S-1 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher S-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-06-24 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290g (0.64 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
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 score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $400 |