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Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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 G7 X vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and M381 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and M381 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was released 5 years after the M381 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X scores vs the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Kodak M381

 G7 X M381 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 63 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon G7 X

 M381 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Kodak M381

 G7 X M381 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X vs the M381.

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and M381 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and M381.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography highlights
Kodak M381 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (304g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Kodak M381
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Kodak M381
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (210 shots)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (153g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (210 per charge)
28
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging info
Kodak M381 Vlogging info
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot G7 XKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-07-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $490 $170