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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M341 was revealed 18 months before the S3100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M341 matches up versus the S3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Nikon S3100

 M341 S3100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M341

 S3100 M341 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Nikon S3100

 M341 S3100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M341 vs the S3100.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and S3100.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3100 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography factors
Nikon S3100 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3100 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography features
Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
28
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare M341Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-02-09
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
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 range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $139