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Canon A480 vs Kodak M380

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon A480 versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M380 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was brought out around the same time to the M380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A480 matches up vs the M380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak M380

 A480 M380 

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon A480

 M380 A480 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak M380

 A480 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak M380 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon A480 versus Kodak M380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A480 and the M380.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and M380 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and M380.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography details
Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography information
Kodak M380 Sports photography information
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Kodak M380
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography information
Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Kodak M380
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare M380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1448 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 ID 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $210 $160