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Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Announced June 2014
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak S-1 and Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was launched 7 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S-1 scores against the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony FX3

 S-1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Kodak S-1

 FX3 S-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021June 2014More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k920kSharper display (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony FX3

 S-1 FX3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Check out the Kodak S-1 and Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S-1 versus the FX3.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and FX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak S-1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Sony FX3 Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery power (600 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (600 shots)
two card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Sony FX3
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony FX3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 600 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $250 $3,900