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Kodak M380 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M380 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W510 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M380 matches up vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony W510

 M380 W510 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Kodak M380

 W510 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony W510

 M380 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 comes with external dimensions 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M380 compared to the W510.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and W510.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W510 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (155g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony W510
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $99