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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M381 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was launched 7 years earlier than the A10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M381 matches up versus the A10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon A10

 M381 A10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Kodak M381

 A10 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Fresher by 78 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon A10

 M381 A10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M381 and the A10.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and A10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A10 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older M381 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography features
Nikon A10 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (153 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography information
Nikon A10 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Nikon A10
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging info
Nikon A10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (153g)
30
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon A10
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix A10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 153g (0.34 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $170 $90