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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 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
  • Announced June 2014
Nikon 1 S2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 S-1 1 S2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Kodak S-1

 1 S2 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S2

 S-1 1 S2 
IntroducedJune 2014May 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography information
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
71
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (190 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography features
65
great battery life (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S2
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S2
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 S2
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 S2
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