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Canon 160 vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 160 vs Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and M380 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 6 years later than the M380 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 160 matches up versus the M380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Kodak M380

 160 M380 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon 160

 M380 160 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Kodak M380

 160 M380 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 160 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M380 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 vs the M380.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and M380.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 160 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 160 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography details
Kodak M380 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Kodak M380 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Kodak M380 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography details
Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Kodak M380 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Kodak EasyShare M380
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1448 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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