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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-C3

 S-1 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJune 2014August 2011More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-C3 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-C3

 S-1 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution920k920kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
65
great battery life (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average (225g)
good MP (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging information
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
27
lighter than average (225g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-C3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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
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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