Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2009
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Kodak M381 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M381 was announced 6 months later than the S230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M381 scores against the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S230
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak M381
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S230
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Introduced | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got physical 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 S230 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M381 versus Nikon S230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M381 compared to the S230.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and S230.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak M381 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 115g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | KLIC-7003 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $170 | $150 |