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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 6 months prior to the M381 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 scores against the M381 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z400 M381 

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z400

 M381 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z400 M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 and the M381.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and M381.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Kodak M381 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Kodak M381 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (153 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (153g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-07-29
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $170