Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.