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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak M320 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and L32 (20MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and L32 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The M320 was released 7 years prior to the L32 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M320 scores versus the L32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon L32

 M320 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Kodak M320

 L32 M320 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon L32

 M320 L32 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M320 compared to the L32.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and L32.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L32 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography info
Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography information
Nikon L32 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
48
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
66
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon L32
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Coolpix L32
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3472 x 2604 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest 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 diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 320 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7001 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $39 $120