Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Nikon 1 S1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 S1
S-1 | 1 S1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Kodak S-1
1 S1 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S1
S-1 | 1 S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 S1 | |
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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 |