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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Introduced June 2014
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak S-1 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 V1 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was launched 2 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S-1 scores against the 1 V1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 V1

 S-1 1 V1 
IntroducedJune 2014January 2012Fresher by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Kodak S-1

 1 V1 S-1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V1

 S-1 1 V1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 features exterior measurements 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 V1 has sizing of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S-1 vs the 1 V1.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and 1 V1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and 1 V1.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak S-1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
62
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no phase detect auto focus
53
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
41
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V1
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2012-01-20
Physical type 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 surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 135
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Nikon 1
Total lenses 107 13
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 410 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 EN-EL15
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $670