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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Announced June 2014
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S-1 grades vs the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony A6500

 S-1 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Kodak S-1

 A6500 S-1 
RevealedOctober 2016June 2014Fresher by 27 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony A6500

 S-1 A6500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 has exterior measurements 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S-1 versus the A6500.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and A6500 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and A6500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6500 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older S-1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Sony A6500
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Sony A6500
65
good battery power (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
39
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony A6500
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2016-10-06
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 410 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $1,298