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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was released 4 years after the M381 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the M381 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 135 M381 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 135

 M381 ELPH 135 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M381

 ELPH 135 M381 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the M381.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and M381.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 135 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 135
Street photography with Kodak M381
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Kodak M381
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Kodak M381 Travel photography features
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography features
Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Kodak M381 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (153g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Kodak EasyShare M381
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $170