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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 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
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled at a similar time to the M381 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores vs the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Kodak M381

 Fujifilm Z300 M381 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Fujifilm Z300

 M381 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak M381

 Fujifilm Z300 M381 
ReleasedJune 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the M381.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and M381.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak M381 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
Kodak M381 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography factors
Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
54
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (155g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (153g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak M381
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-45 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $170