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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 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 S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak M380 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 3 years before the S3100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M380 scores versus the S3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S3100

 M380 S3100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M380

 S3100 M380 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S3100

 M380 S3100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M380 offers 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 S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M380 versus the S3100.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and S3100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (155g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography advice
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $139