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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S230

 M381 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak M381

 S230 M381 
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S230

 M381 S230 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (153g)
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography details
Nikon S230 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Nikon S230
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (153 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Nikon S230
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging information
Nikon S230 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (153 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon S230
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix S230
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