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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and L31 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and L31 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was announced 7 years before the L31 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M320 matches up versus the L31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon L31

 M320 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M320

 L31 M320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon L31

 M320 L31 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 has external measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M320 versus the L31.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and L31.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon L31 will resolve greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography features
Nikon L31 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography details
Nikon L31 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Nikon L31
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging features
Nikon L31 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3472 x 2604 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
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
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7001 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $39 $0