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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was manufactured 18 months later than the M381 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TRYX grades versus the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Kodak M381

 TRYX M381 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio TRYX

 M381 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Kodak M381

 TRYX M381 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features outer measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TRYX and the M381.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and M381 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and M381.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TRYX will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Kodak M381 Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
56
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (153g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (153g)
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim TRYXKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Kodak EasyShare M381
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 - KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $689 $170