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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 6 years later than the M381 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS scores versus the M381 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 190 IS M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2009More recent by 79 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 M381 ELPH 190 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Kodak M381

 ELPH 190 IS M381 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the M381.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and M381.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
39
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Street photography with Kodak M381
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M381 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography features
Kodak M381 Travel photography features
64
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging information
Kodak M381 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Pricing at release $159 $170