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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 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 A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak M381 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was brought out 7 years prior to the A100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M381 matches up vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon A100

 M381 A100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Kodak M381

 A100 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2009Fresher by 78 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon A100

 M381 A100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 vs the A100.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography details
Nikon A100 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (153g)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
slow fps (1.1 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (153g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon A100
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $170 $162