Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-F3
S-1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Kodak S-1
NEX-F3 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-F3
S-1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |