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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M380 was unveiled 24 months prior to the VG-120 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M380 grades versus the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus VG-120

 M380 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M380

 VG-120 M380 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-120

 M380 VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 and the VG-120.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and VG-120.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M380
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak EasyShare M380Olympus VG-120
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 160 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $190