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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M341 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M341 was announced 6 months after the S230 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M341 scores vs the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Nikon S230

 M341 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak M341

 S230 M341 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Nikon S230

 M341 S230 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M341 compared to the S230.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and S230.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M341 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography information
Nikon S230 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Nikon S230 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography advice
Nikon S230 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
28
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging factors
Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Nikon S230
 Kodak EasyShare M341Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 115 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model KLIC-7003 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $150