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Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 7 months after the M381 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades against the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Kodak M381

 SD1400 IS M381 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 M381 SD1400 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak M381

 SD1400 IS M381 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS against the M381.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and M381.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD1400 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M381 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M381 Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M381
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Kodak EasyShare M381
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID NB-4L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $170