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Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M380 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the M380 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M380 was released 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M380 grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony RX100 VII

 M380 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Kodak M380

 RX100 VII M380 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2009More modern by 128 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony RX100 VII

 M380 RX100 VII 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 provides external measurements 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 Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M380 versus the RX100 VII.

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M380 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than average in class (302g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography information
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (155 grams)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than average in class (302 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Kodak M380 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony RX100 VII
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2019-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 302 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $1,298