Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Kodak S-1 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The S-1 was announced 6 months after the a5000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S-1 grades against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony a5000
S-1 | a5000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Kodak S-1
a5000 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony a5000
S-1 | a5000 | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Kodak S-1 and Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S-1 and the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and a5000.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-06-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 290 grams (0.64 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 420 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $448 |