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Kodak S-1 vs YI M1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 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
  • Introduced June 2014
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2016
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Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak S-1 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and YI. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S-1 matches up versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the YI M1

 S-1 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Kodak S-1

 M1 S-1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016June 2014More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and YI M1

 S-1 M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has got 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) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 versus the M1.

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and M1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the YI M1 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S-1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography advice
YI M1 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
65
great battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Kodak S-1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and YI M1
 Kodak Pixpro S-1YI M1
General Information
Company Kodak YI
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
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
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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 Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photos 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $320