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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
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
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M381 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the M381 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 170 IS scores versus the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M381

 170 IS M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon 170 IS

 M381 170 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M381

 170 IS M381 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS features outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS and the M381.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and M381.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 170 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography features
Kodak M381 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
70
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (153g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging features
Kodak M381 Vlogging features
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (153g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak EasyShare M381
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $170