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Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak M381 versus Nikon B600, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 10 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M381 scores against the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon B600

 M381 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Kodak M381

 B600 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2009Newer by 115 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon B600

 M381 B600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 has got outer 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 B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M381 versus Nikon B600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M381 compared to the B600.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and B600 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and B600.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon B600 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography information
Nikon B600 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B600 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (280 shots)
heavier than competition (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography info
Nikon B600 Landscape photography info
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Nikon B600
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (500 grams)
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon B600
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2019-01-18
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $297