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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced 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 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 6 years later than the M381 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS scores vs the M381 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Kodak M381

 ELPH 360 HS M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2009More recent by 79 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 M381 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Kodak M381

 ELPH 360 HS M381 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the M381.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and M381.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography factors
Kodak M381 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography information
Kodak M381 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (153g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak M381
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging advice
Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (153 grams)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Kodak EasyShare M381
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 180 pictures -
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $209 $170