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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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 Touch vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Touch versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Touch (1/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Touch was announced within a month of the S3100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Touch grades against the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Nikon S3100

 Touch S3100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak Touch

 S3100 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Nikon S3100

 Touch S3100 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Touch features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Touch and the S3100.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and S3100.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Touch uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (150g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (150g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare TouchNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Touch Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $100 $139