Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M381

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years later than the M381 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak EasyShare M381. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak M381 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the M381.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and M381.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.