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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years after the M381 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Kodak M381

 Fujifilm JX500 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Fujifilm JX500

 M381 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak M381

 Fujifilm JX500 M381 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the M381.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and M381.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Kodak M381 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M381 Sports photography highlights
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Kodak M381 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (153g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
28
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (153g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak M381
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 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 screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $170