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Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • 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
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 13 months later than the M381 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 grades against the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z800 M381 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z800

 M381 EX-Z800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z800 M381 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the M381.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and M381.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging information
Kodak M381 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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-120 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $170