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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M381, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 2 years later than the M381 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX150 IS scores against the M381 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak M381

 SX150 IS M381 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 34 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Canon SX150 IS

 M381 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M381

 SX150 IS M381 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the M381.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and M381 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and M381.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Kodak M381 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M381 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Kodak M381 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (153g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak M381
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $170