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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak M380 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was brought out 3 years before the S1200pj and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M380 grades against the S1200pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S1200pj

 M380 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Kodak M380

 S1200pj M380 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S1200pj

 M380 S1200pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M380 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has specifications of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M380 and Nikon S1200pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 and the S1200pj.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and S1200pj.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Nikon S1200pj Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography information
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S1200pj
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7003 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $499