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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
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
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 19 months after the M381 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the M381 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 100 HS M381 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 M381 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Kodak M381

 ELPH 100 HS M381 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the M381.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and M381.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
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includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Kodak M381
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography information
Kodak M381 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M381
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (153g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
28
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging features
Kodak M381 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (153g)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Kodak M381
 Canon ELPH 100 HSKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Kodak EasyShare M381
Alternative name IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $194 $170