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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 220 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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 19 months after the M381 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 300 HS M381 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 M381 ELPH 300 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M381

 ELPH 300 HS M381 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the M381.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and M381.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 300 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Kodak M381
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography features
Kodak M381 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak M381 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Kodak M381
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M381
 Canon ELPH 300 HSKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Kodak EasyShare M381
Also Known as IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $170