Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
- Released June 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The S-1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S-1 grades vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony A6100
S-1 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Kodak S-1
A6100 | S-1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | June 2014 | Fresher by 63 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony A6100
S-1 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 features external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S-1 versus the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and A6100.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-06-24 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 pounds) | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 420 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $748 |