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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 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
  • Announced June 2014
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 S1 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was launched 13 months after the 1 S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S-1 matches up vs the 1 S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 S-1 1 S1 
IntroducedJune 2014June 2013More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Kodak S-1

 1 S1 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S1

 S-1 1 S1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S-1 against the 1 S1.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and 1 S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and 1 S1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak S-1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S-1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography details
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
69
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (197g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect AF
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than average in class (197g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (197g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S1
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon 1 S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 107 13
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 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 5.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 EN-EL20
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $231