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Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S7 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 7 months later than the M381 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S7 grades vs the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Kodak M381

 EX-S7 M381 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-S7

 M381 EX-S7 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Kodak M381

 EX-S7 M381 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 and the M381.

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and M381.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-S7 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Kodak M381 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Kodak M381
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Kodak M381
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (153g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M381 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (153g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $170