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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Introduced June 2014
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak S-1 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and Z50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was launched 6 years earlier than the Z50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S-1 grades versus the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Nikon Z50

 S-1 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Kodak S-1

 Z50 S-1 
IntroducedOctober 2019June 2014More modern by 64 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Nikon Z50

 S-1 Z50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 and the Z50.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and Z50 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and Z50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S-1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
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Kodak S-1 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Nikon Z50
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Nikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2019-10-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 209
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z
Total lenses 107 15
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LB-070 EN-EL25
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $857