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Kodak M380 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M380 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was launched 24 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M380 matches up versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony W560

 M380 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Kodak M380

 W560 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony W560

 M380 W560 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M380 vs the W560.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W560 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M380
Street photography with Sony W560
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M380
Landscape photography with Sony W560
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony W560
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $139