Kodak S-1 vs Nikon A900

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak S-1 versus Nikon A900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very close but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and A900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was brought out 20 months prior to the A900 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S-1 matches up versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 has got outside 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 A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S-1 vs the A900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and A900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and A900.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S-1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon A900 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.