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Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S200 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 13 months after the M381 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S200 grades against the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Kodak M381

 EX-S200 M381 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-S200

 M381 EX-S200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Kodak M381

 EX-S200 M381 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-S200 versus Kodak M381 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 and the M381.

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and M381.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography information
Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Kodak M381
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (153 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M381 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (153 grams)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" 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 NP-120 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $170