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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 S-1 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedJune 2014August 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-5T S-1 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper 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 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
69
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
65
great battery power (410 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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