Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381
95 Imaging
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25 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Kodak EasyShare M381. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Kodak M381
ELPH 190 IS | M381 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
M381 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Kodak M381
ELPH 190 IS | M381 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Kodak M381 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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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 |