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Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M575 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M575 was announced 6 years earlier than the L31 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M575 matches up versus the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Nikon L31

 M575 L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M575

 L31 M575 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Nikon L31

 M575 L31 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M575 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M575 compared to the L31.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M575 and L31.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L31 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M575 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography information
Nikon L31 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography advice
Nikon L31 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
low max ISO (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography info
Nikon L31 Sports photography info
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography factors
Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
68
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography info
Nikon L31 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
65
pretty wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Kodak M575 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare M575Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $0