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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(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
  • Revealed June 2014
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak S-1 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and 1 V3 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was brought out 4 months later than the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S-1 scores vs the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 S-1 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Kodak S-1

 1 V3 S-1 
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V3

 S-1 1 V3 
ReleasedJune 2014March 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S-1 vs the 1 V3.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and 1 V3 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and 1 V3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S-1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
69
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography details
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography advice
65
great battery power (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 171
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 107 13
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 speed 5.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 381 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 410 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 EN-EL20a
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $997