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Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Comparison

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30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon 5D MIV, which was introduced in August 2016 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 30.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Kodak S-1, which was introduced in June 2014 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor. As you can see, S-1 is 2 years older than 5D MIV. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious alternatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-08-25
  • 30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 890g. 151 x 116 x 76 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon EOS 5D Mark III Compare

Kodak S-1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-06-24
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 290g. 116 x 68 x 36 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS 5D Mark IV over Kodak Pixpro S-1
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
30 MP vs 16 MP 87% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 12.800 150% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
61 vs 25 36 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.620k dots vs 920k dots 76% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 5.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
900 shots vs 410 shots 490 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
28.69µm2 vs 13.93µm2 105% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Kodak Pixpro S-1 over Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Weight
290 g vs 890 g 600 g lighter
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Kodak Pixpro S-1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Kodak Pixpro S-1
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 5D MIV has external dimensions of 151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99″) and weighs 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz) (including batteries). Kodak S-1 has external dimensions of 116 x 68 x 36 mm (4.55 x 2.69 x 1.4″) and weighs 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon 5D MIV and the Kodak S-1. Kodak S-1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 35mm narrower, 48mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Canon 5D MIV.

Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon 5D MIV and the Kodak S-1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1.
Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon 5D MIV and the the Kodak S-1 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak S-1 is significantly lighter (600g ) than the Canon 5D MIV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon 5D MIV has a Full frame sensor and Kodak S-1 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Kodak S-1's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon 5D MIV lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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5D MIV
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Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the 5D MIV has a big advantage over the S-1 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 5D MIV's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Kodak S-1's 3" screen.



Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1: Sensor Comparison

Canon 5D MIV has a 30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 6+ processor. On the other hand, Kodak S-1 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Canon 5D MIV's sensor provides 14MP more than Kodak S-1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 5D MIV and S-1 sensor size comparison.

Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 Cameras


As seen above, Canon 5D MIV has a 3.8x Larger sensor area than Kodak S-1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Canon 5D MIV has an advantage over the Kodak S-1. There are 257 lenses for the Canon 5D MIV's Canon EF mount, but on the other hand, there are only 121 lenses for the Kodak S-1's Micro Four Thirds lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Kodak S-1 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Canon 5D MIV doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 77 lenses for Canon EF mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Canon 5D MIV Lenses # of Kodak S-1 Lenses
Standard Zoom 22 (22 Full Frame) 18
Standard Prime 19 (19 Full Frame) 15
Wideangle Zoom 20 (20 Full Frame) 6
Wideangle Prime 48 (48 Full Frame) 32
Telephoto Zoom 51 (51 Full Frame) 19
Telephoto Prime 44 (44 Full Frame) 11
SuperZoom 9 (9 Full Frame) 8
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 3 (3 Full Frame) 5
Macro Prime 24 (24 Full Frame) 5
Perspective Control Prime 16 (16 Full Frame) n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a 1
TOTAL 257 (256 Full Frame) 121

What types of Photography are Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 5D MIV for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Kodak S-1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon 5D MIV for Street Photography

GOOD

Kodak S-1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Kodak S-1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
41 Cross Type Focus sensors
61 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 900 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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Canon 5D MIV for Daily Photography

GOOD

Kodak S-1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
890g
Body Thickness 76mm
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
290g
Medium size Body
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak S-1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV vs Kodak S-1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 5D MIV and Kodak S-1 scores compare:

Canon 5D MIV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #57 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Kodak S-1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #383 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon 5D MIV is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Kodak S-1 in all criteria except one: Portability. Kodak S-1 is significantly smaller than Canon 5D MIV. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Kodak S-1. Otherwise, Canon 5D MIV is the better camera overall.

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Kodak S-1 vs Canon 5D MIV Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Kodak Pixpro S-1
Brand Canon Kodak
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-06-24
Body Type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Four Thirds
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 864.00mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 30 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 6720 x 4480 4640 x 3480
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 61 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 257 121
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 890g 290g
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm 116 x 68 x 36mm
Battery Life 900 shots 410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 91 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.6 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 2995 not tested
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