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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 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 S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M380 and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 20 months prior to the S80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M380 matches up vs the S80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Nikon S80

 M380 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Kodak M380

 S80 M380 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Nikon S80

 M380 S80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M380 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M380 vs the S80.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and S80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S80 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography features
Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Nikon S80 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Nikon S80
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M380
Landscape photography with Nikon S80
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M380
Vlogging with Nikon S80
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Nikon S80
 Kodak EasyShare M380Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Nikon Coolpix S80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 life - 150 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $191