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Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and Z50 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was announced 11 years prior to the Z50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M320 scores against the Z50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Nikon Z50

 M320 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Kodak M320

 Z50 M320 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2009More modern by 130 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Nikon Z50

 M320 Z50 

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M320 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M320 compared to the Z50.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and Z50 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and Z50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Nikon Z50
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography details
Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Nikon Z50
 Kodak EasyShare M320Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Nikon Z50
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2019-10-10
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3472 x 2604 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 209
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery ID KLIC-7001 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $39 $857