Kodak M380 vs Sony T99

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M380 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 18 months before the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M380 matches up against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M380 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M380 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 vs the T99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and T99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.