Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

The S-1 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S-1 scores versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-C3
S-1 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Kodak S-1
NEX-C3 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-C3
S-1 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S-1 vs the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S-1 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent S-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-06-24 | 2011-08-22 |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290g (0.64 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-070 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $250 | $343 |