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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M381 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M381 was announced 6 years earlier than the S6900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M381 scores versus the S6900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Nikon S6900

 M381 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Kodak M381

 S6900 M381 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Nikon S6900

 M381 S6900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M381 versus Nikon S6900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M381 and the S6900.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and S6900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older M381 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Nikon S6900
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Nikon S6900
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
70
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
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Kodak M381 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Nikon S6900
 Kodak EasyShare M381Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 181 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 - 180 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $170 $190