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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 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 S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M380 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured about the same time to the S230 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M380 grades versus the S230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S230

 M380 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak M380

 S230 M380 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S230

 M380 S230 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M380 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 vs the S230.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and S230.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Nikon S230 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Nikon S230
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Nikon S230
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S230 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
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has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S230
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 115 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $150