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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(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
  • Launched June 2014
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 J5 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S-1 was introduced 9 months prior to the 1 J5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S-1 grades vs the 1 J5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 J5

 S-1 1 J5 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Kodak S-1

 1 J5 S-1 
RevealedApril 2015June 2014More recent by 9 months
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 J5

 S-1 1 J5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 comes with external 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 J5 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S-1 compared to the 1 J5.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and 1 J5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and 1 J5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will give you greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Nikon 1 J5
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
65
good battery (410 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (231g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J5
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 J5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 171
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon 1
Number of lenses 107 13
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 479
Other
Battery life 410 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 EN-EL24
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $497