Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed June 2014
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- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
- New Model is Nikon 1 V3
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is very well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 V2 (1") use totally different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S-1 was introduced 21 months after the 1 V2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S-1 scores versus the 1 V2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 V2
S-1 | 1 V2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | October 2012 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Kodak S-1
1 V2 | S-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V2
S-1 | 1 V2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S-1 vs the 1 V2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and 1 V2 is 88 and 85 respectively.
Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and 1 V2.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak S-1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 V2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Nikon 1 V2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-06-24 | 2012-10-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3A |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 107 | 13 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290g (0.64 lbs) | 278g (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 403 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 310 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-070 | EN-EL21 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $599 |