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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Launched June 2014
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was introduced 16 months after the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S-1 matches up against the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-6

 S-1 NEX-6 
AnnouncedJune 2014March 2013Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-6 S-1 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-6

 S-1 NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 comes with 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 NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-6 in the latest 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 select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S-1 vs the NEX-6.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The S-1 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern S-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography information
Sony NEX-6 Street photography information
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (345g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
65
good battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
32
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-6
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2013-03-25
Body design 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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 410 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $365