Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381
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95 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Kodak EasyShare M381. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Kodak M381
EX-Z800 | M381 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z800
M381 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Kodak M381
EX-Z800 | M381 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Casio EX-Z800 versus Kodak M381 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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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 |