Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon B600
M381 | B600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Kodak M381
B600 | M381 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | July 2009 | Newer by 115 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon B600
M381 | B600 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and B600 is 95 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon B600 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Nikon Coolpix B600 | |
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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 |