Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S230
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak M380
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S230
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Kodak M380 and Nikon S230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |