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Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
Photography Glossary

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak M320 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and A100 (20MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and A100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was announced 8 years prior to the A100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M320 scores vs the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon A100

 M320 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Kodak M320

 A100 M320 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon A100

 M320 A100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M320 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M320 and the A100.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and A100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M320 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon A100 will offer greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Nikon A100
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging information
Nikon A100 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon A100
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3472 x 2604 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $39 $162