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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 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
  • Released June 2014
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 J1 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was announced 2 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S-1 scores versus the 1 J1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 J1

 S-1 1 J1 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2012More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Kodak S-1

 1 J1 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 J1

 S-1 1 J1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 enjoys physical 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 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 and the 1 J1.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and 1 J1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and 1 J1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Kodak S-1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
65
better than average battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 J1
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon 1 J1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Nikon 1
Available lenses 107 13
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60 secs
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.64 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 410 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 EN-EL20
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $625