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Kodak M320 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M320 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and W380 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and W380 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was introduced 12 months before the W380 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M320 matches up vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony W380

 M320 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Kodak M320

 W380 M320 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony W380

 M320 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M320 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M320 against the W380.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and W380.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W380 will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Sony W380
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (155 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony W380
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3472 x 2604 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 KLIC-7001 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $39 $44