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Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak M380 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 10 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M380 grades vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Ricoh G900

 M380 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Kodak M380

 G900 M380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 111 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Ricoh G900

 M380 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 offers external 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) and the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M380 versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M380 vs the G900.

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and G900.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M380 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Ricoh G900
 Kodak EasyShare M380Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Ricoh G900
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2018-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1448s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $752