Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak M380 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M380 was announced 13 months before the S4000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M380 scores versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S4000
M380 | S4000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Kodak M380
S4000 | M380 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S4000
M380 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M380 versus Nikon S4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 compared to the S4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and S4000.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S4000 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-03 |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 131g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $160 | $200 |