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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M380 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was unveiled 13 months prior to the S3000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M380 scores vs the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S3000

 M380 S3000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak M380

 S3000 M380 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S3000

 M380 S3000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 enjoys external 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) whilst the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 vs the S3000.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and S3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3000 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M380
Street photography with Nikon S3000
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography info
Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
26
really wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S3000
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $150