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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/3").

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The Touch was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S02 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Touch grades vs the S02 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Nikon S02

 Touch S02 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Kodak Touch

 S02 Touch 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Nikon S02

 Touch S02 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Touch vs the S02.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and S02.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Touch to offer you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Touch is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography info
Nikon S02 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (150 grams)
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography highlights
Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
decent megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Touch
Landscape photography with Nikon S02
42
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging details
Nikon S02 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (150 grams)
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Nikon S02
 Kodak EasyShare TouchNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Touch Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Price at launch $100 $177