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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 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 S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M320 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and S6900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was launched 7 years prior to the S6900 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M320 scores against the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon S6900

 M320 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Kodak M320

 S6900 M320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon S6900

 M320 S6900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 features 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) and the Nikon S6900 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 versus Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M320 vs the S6900.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and S6900.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M320 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S6900 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
62
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (181g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
70
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon S6900
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Body design 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 181 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $39 $190