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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
24
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
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
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and M380 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was released 7 years after the M380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 180 scores against the M380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Kodak M380

 ELPH 180 M380 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon ELPH 180

 M380 ELPH 180 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M380

 ELPH 180 M380 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M380 has measurements 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 differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 against the M380.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and M380.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography details
Kodak M380 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Kodak M380
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Kodak M380 Travel photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography features
Kodak M380 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
26
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Kodak EasyShare M380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1448 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $160