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Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M380 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was introduced 8 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M380 matches up versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon A100

 M380 A100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Kodak M380

 A100 M380 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon A100

 M380 A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 vs the A100.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and A100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to offer you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Nikon A100
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Nikon A100 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M380
Vlogging with Nikon A100
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon A100
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 155 grams (0.34 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $162