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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
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
  • Announced July 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and M381 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 7 months later than the M381 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z700EXR grades vs the M381 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Kodak M381

 Z700EXR M381 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 M381 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Kodak M381

 Z700EXR M381 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements 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 FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z700EXR against the M381.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and M381.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z700EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher Z700EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Kodak M381
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Kodak M381
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
55
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (153 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (153 grams)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Kodak M381
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRKodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Kodak EasyShare M381
Otherwise known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $170