Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381
99 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim TRYX and Kodak EasyShare M381. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Kodak M381
TRYX | M381 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio TRYX
M381 | TRYX |
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Common features in the Casio TRYX and Kodak M381
TRYX | M381 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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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 |