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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 4 years after the M381 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the M381 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 140 IS M381 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 M381 ELPH 140 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Kodak M381

 ELPH 140 IS M381 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the M381.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and M381.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak M381 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging information
Kodak M381 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Kodak EasyShare M381
Also called IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 127g (0.28 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
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 pictures -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $129 $170