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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M380 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was released 7 years prior to the L32 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the M380 scores vs the L32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon L32

 M380 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Kodak M380

 L32 M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon L32

 M380 L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M380 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M380 against the L32.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and L32.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Nikon L32 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Nikon L32
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography details
Nikon L32 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery (320 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery (320 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (155 grams)
66
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon L32
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 320 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7003 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $120