I don’t know if everyone is looking at the detail photos. The Contessa looks cute in the first photo because it is head on (not showing the bellows). But look at the detail photos of each camera. You’ll see that they are both collapsing bellows cameras. Then look at the chrome work on the rails of the Kodak vs the Kodak Contessa. The non Contessa is much more ornate with the chrome rails (stainless steel?) that extends the lens.
To the OP… you’ll also notice there is a flange on the front of the bellows box. That flange flips out so that the cameras will stand on their own. The details shot of the Contessa shows it falling forward without the flange flipped.
@RealEyesRealizeRealLies I get what you’re saying. The Contessa is a much prettier camera, I feel, but, the Kodak is in way better condition. I do like the fact that the Kodak has a flange that flips out; easy to display on a shelf.
For instance, here is a Kodak Junior Autograph model for $10. The flap on the back side opens up and you would actually write a caption onto the film emulsion with a stylus. When the negative is developed, your handwriting appears as a caption.
That’s very unique with the rangefinder on the body instead of a prism viewer on the lens. Plus the leather(ette) covers on the chrome rails are a nice touch the others don’t have. Looks to be in great shape too!