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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M380 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was brought out 18 months prior to the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M380 scores versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony TX9

 M380 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Kodak M380

 TX9 M380 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony TX9

 M380 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 features 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) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 compared to the TX9.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and TX9.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX9 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
26
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony TX9
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $799