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Kodak M380 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M380 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was launched 12 months earlier than the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the M380 scores versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony W320

 M380 W320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Kodak M380

 W320 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony W320

 M380 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M380 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M380 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M380 and the W320.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and W320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W320 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony W320
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $269