Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Photography Glossary Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M380 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M380 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX55 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M380 grades against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony TX55
| M380 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Kodak M380
| TX55 | M380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony TX55
| M380 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M380 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 versus the TX55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and TX55.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $160 | $350 |