Kodak M320 vs Nikon S3100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak M320 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and S3100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was announced 3 years before the S3100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M320 scores vs the S3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M320 versus Nikon S3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M320 and the S3100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and S3100.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M320 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S3100 will produce more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.