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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M341 was introduced 4 years prior to the S6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M341 grades against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Nikon S6500

 M341 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak M341

 S6500 M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Nikon S6500

 M341 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M341 versus the S6500.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and S6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older M341 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M341
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak M341 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Nikon S6500
 Kodak EasyShare M341Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID KLIC-7003 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $170