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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
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-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak M381, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 2 months after the M381 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z33 M381 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z33

 M381 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z33 M381 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has proportions 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the M381.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and M381 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and M381.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak M381 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Kodak M381
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M381 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (153 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Kodak M381 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Kodak M381 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (153g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-07-29
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 model NP-82 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $170