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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M380 matches up against the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S70

 M380 S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Kodak M380

 S70 M380 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S70

 M380 S70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M380 against the S70.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and S70.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S70 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography features
Nikon S70 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S70
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1448s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $290