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Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Kodak M575 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M575 was introduced 13 months prior to the S3100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M575 scores vs the S3100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Nikon S3100

 M575 S3100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M575

 S3100 M575 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Nikon S3100

 M575 S3100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M575 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M575 and the S3100.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M575 and S3100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M575 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography information
Nikon S3100 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (152g)
max ISO too low (1,000)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Sports photography highlights
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3100 Travel photography advice
68
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (152g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Nikon S3100
28
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (152g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak M575 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare M575Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $139