Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(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
- Revealed July 2009

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was released 5 months before the M381 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Kodak EasyShare M381. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M381
SD780 IS | M381 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon SD780 IS
M381 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M381
SD780 IS | M381 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS provides external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the M381.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and M381.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" 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, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $170 |