Kodak M380 vs Sony TX30

The following is a extensive review of the Kodak M380 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M380 scores against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M380 vs the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind in sensor innovation.