Kodak M380 vs Sony A230
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Kodak M380 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak M380 and Sony A230, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly similar but the M380 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe M380 was launched 4 months before the A230 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M380 matches up vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony A230
| M380 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Kodak M380
| A230 | M380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony A230
| M380 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M380 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Kodak M380 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M380 vs the A230.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and A230.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The M380 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher.
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Kodak M380 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.50 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $160 | $569 |
