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Kodak M380 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M380 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W570 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the M380 matches up versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony W570

 M380 W570 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak M380

 W570 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony W570

 M380 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M380 vs the W570.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and W570.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W570 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (155g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
26
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony W570
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $159