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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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 XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the M381 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and M381 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 4 years later than the M381 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the M381 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Kodak M381

 Fujifilm XQ1 M381 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 M381 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Kodak M381

 Fujifilm XQ1 M381 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the M381.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and M381 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and M381.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Kodak M381 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Kodak M381 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (206g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (153 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Kodak M381 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (206g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (153g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Kodak M381
 Fujifilm XQ1Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Kodak EasyShare M381
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $170