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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M380 was brought out 3 years prior to the VG-110 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M380 scores versus the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus VG-110

 M380 VG-110 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Kodak M380

 VG-110 M380 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-110

 M380 VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M380 against the VG-110.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and VG-110.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M380
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
26
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
28
decently wide (27mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-110
 Kodak EasyShare M380Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 life - 170 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $150