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Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 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 a5000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony a5000

 S-1 a5000 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Kodak S-1

 a5000 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony a5000

 S-1 a5000 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Sony a5000
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Sony a5000
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
59
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (420 shots)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography features
Sony a5000 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
78
great battery power (420 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Sony a5000
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
32
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony a5000
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha a5000
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