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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak M381 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M381 was introduced 6 months before the S3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M381 scores vs the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S3000

 M381 S3000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak M381

 S3000 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S3000

 M381 S3000 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M381 and the S3000.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and S3000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (153 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography info
Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (153g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
28
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
28
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (153g)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon S3000
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $150