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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 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 S6400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S6400

 M381 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Kodak M381

 S6400 M381 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S6400

 M381 S6400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (153g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography features
Nikon S6400 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (153 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon S6400
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix S6400
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