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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Kodak M380 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M380 was manufactured 24 months before the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the M380 matches up vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony TX100V

 M380 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Kodak M380

 TX100V M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony TX100V

 M380 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 features physical 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Kodak M380 versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M380 and the TX100V.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and TX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX100V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony TX100V
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $380