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Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was revealed 3 years after the M381 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the M381 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 130 M381 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 130

 M381 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Kodak M381

 ELPH 130 M381 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 against the M381.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and M381.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Kodak M381 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography factors
Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (153 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Kodak M381
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (153g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Kodak M381
 Canon ELPH 130Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Kodak EasyShare M381
Otherwise known as IXUS 140 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $170