Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched August 2012
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M381 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M381 was revealed 4 years before the S6400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M381 grades against the S6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The full galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S6400
M381 | S6400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Kodak M381
S6400 | M381 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S6400
M381 | S6400 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M381 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M381 and Nikon S6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M381 compared to the S6400.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and S6400.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 160 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $170 | $500 |