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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M380 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 7 years prior to the L31 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the M380 grades against the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon L31

 M380 L31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M380

 L31 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon L31

 M380 L31 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M380 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M380 compared to the L31.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and L31.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L31 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Nikon L31 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography factors
Nikon L31 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography features
Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M380
Vlogging with Nikon L31
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
65
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1448s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7003 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $0