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Canon 160 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
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
  • Released July 2009
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 160 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 5 years after the M381 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 160 scores against the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Kodak M381

 160 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 67 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon 160

 M381 160 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Kodak M381

 160 M381 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 vs the M381.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and M381.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 160 to give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer 160 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Kodak M381
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Kodak M381 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (153g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Kodak EasyShare M381
Also called IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $135 $170