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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and M381 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 4 years later than the M381 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Kodak M381

 Fujifilm S8600 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Fujifilm S8600

 M381 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak M381

 Fujifilm S8600 M381 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the M381.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and M381 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and M381.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Kodak M381 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
Kodak M381 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Kodak M381 Travel photography details
63
good battery life (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (410 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
28
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Kodak M381 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Kodak M381
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-07-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 410 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $170