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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak M380 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the M380 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M380 was brought out 7 months prior to the TX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M380 scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony TX1

 M380 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M380

 TX1 M380 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
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Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony TX1

 M380 TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M380 versus the TX1.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and TX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M380 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older M380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Sony TX1
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $350