Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6000

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak S-1 and Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was unveiled 3 months later than the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S-1 grades versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Kodak S-1 and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S-1 compared to the A6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and A6000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S-1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.