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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S4000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S4000

 M380 S4000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Kodak M380

 S4000 M380 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S4000

 M380 S4000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

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

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography details
Nikon S4000 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Nikon S4000
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M380
Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
26
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
28
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S4000
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S4000
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