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Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Kodak M320 versus Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and M381 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and M381 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the M381 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M320 scores against the M381 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Kodak M381

 M320 M381 

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Kodak M320

 M381 M320 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Kodak M381

 M320 M381 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M320 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M320 and the M381.

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and M381.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak M381 will produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Kodak M381
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (153g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Kodak M381
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (155 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (153g)
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Kodak M320 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Kodak M381
 Kodak EasyShare M320Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Kodak EasyShare M381
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model KLIC-7001 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $39 $170