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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 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 S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M381 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M381 was launched 18 months earlier than the S3100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M381 matches up vs the S3100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S3100

 M381 S3100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M381

 S3100 M381 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S3100

 M381 S3100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M381 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 and the S3100.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and S3100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography features
Nikon S3100 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (153g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography features
28
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2011-02-09
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 153 gr (0.34 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $170 $139