Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 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
- Announced June 2014
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 S1
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is very close but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 S2 (1") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S-1 was introduced 2 months later than the 1 S2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S-1 scores against the 1 S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 S2
S-1 | 1 S2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Kodak S-1
1 S2 | S-1 |
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Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S2
S-1 | 1 S2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | May 2014 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S-1 vs the 1 S2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and 1 S2 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and 1 S2.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S-1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak S-1 will render more detail using its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 S2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-24 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14.2 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4592 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
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 | 290g (0.64 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $450 |