Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 AW1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S-1 was brought out 10 months later than the 1 AW1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S-1 matches up vs the 1 AW1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Nikon 1 AW1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 AW1
S-1 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2014 | September 2013 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Kodak S-1
1 AW1 | S-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 AW1
S-1 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S-1 and the 1 AW1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and 1 AW1 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and 1 AW1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S-1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak S-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S-1 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 AW1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 AW1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-06-24 | 2013-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXPEED 3A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 107 | 13 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/60 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290 grams (0.64 lb) | 356 grams (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 428 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-070 | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $0 |