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Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M341 was unveiled 6 years before the L31 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M341 scores against the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Nikon L31

 M341 L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M341

 L31 M341 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Nikon L31

 M341 L31 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M341 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M341 against the L31.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and L31.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L31 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M341
Portrait photography with Nikon L31
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography information
Nikon L31 Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Nikon L31
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
65
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (160g)
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare M341Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model KLIC-7003 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $0