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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and S02 (13MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and S02 (1/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was revealed 5 years before the S02 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M320 matches up against the S02 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon S02

 M320 S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Kodak M320

 S02 M320 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2009More recent by 56 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon S02

 M320 S02 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M320 compared to the S02.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and S02.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S02 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S02 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography info
Nikon S02 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography info
Nikon S02 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Nikon S02
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon S02
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Coolpix S02
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3472 x 2604 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 1.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 210 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Launch cost $39 $177