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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 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 S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was revealed 7 years prior to the S2900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M380 scores against the S2900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S2900

 M380 S2900 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Kodak M380

 S2900 M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S2900

 M380 S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M380 versus the S2900.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and S2900.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to give greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography advice
Nikon S2900 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging information
Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S2900
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE 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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $117