Kodak M380 vs Nikon S6400

Below, we are matching up the Kodak M380 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 4 years prior to the S6400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M380 grades against the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M380 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 vs the S6400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and S6400.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.