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Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(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
  • Revealed June 2014
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S-1 scores vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 S-1 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Kodak S-1

 RX100 VA S-1 
LaunchedJuly 2018June 2014More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony RX100 VA

 S-1 RX100 VA 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 provides external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S-1 vs the RX100 VA.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S-1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography info
65
good battery (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than average in class (299g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-06-24 2018-07-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $998