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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 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-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was announced 23 months after the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S-1 scores against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 S-1 NEX-F3 
IntroducedJune 2014August 2012Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-F3 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-F3

 S-1 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S-1 against the NEX-F3.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S-1 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent S-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
65
great battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery life (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-F3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 410 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $470