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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched around the same time to the M381 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the M381 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Kodak M381

 Fujifilm J30 M381 

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Fujifilm J30

 M381 Fujifilm J30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Kodak M381

 Fujifilm J30 M381 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the M381.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and M381.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Kodak M381 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (153g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Kodak M381
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Kodak EasyShare M381
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $170