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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M341 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was brought out 6 months prior to the S3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M341 grades versus the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Nikon S3000

 M341 S3000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak M341

 S3000 M341 

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Nikon S3000

 M341 S3000 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M341 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M341 versus Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M341 versus the S3000.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and S3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography info
Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Nikon S3000
 Kodak EasyShare M341Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $150