Canon A480 vs Kodak M381

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A480 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was introduced 6 months before the M381 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A480 matches up vs the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 & Kodak EasyShare M381. The whole galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Kodak M381 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A480 and Kodak M381 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 against the M381.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and M381 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and M381.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak M381 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.