Kodak S-1 vs Nikon S02

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak S-1 vs Nikon S02, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and S02 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was manufactured 10 months after the S02 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S-1 grades against the S02 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has got outside measurements 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 S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S-1 against the S02.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and S02 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and S02.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak S-1 will give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.