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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Kodak M380 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the M380 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M380 was announced 7 months before the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M380 matches up against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony WX1

 M380 WX1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M380

 WX1 M380 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony WX1

 M380 WX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M380 provides physical measurements 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M380 vs the WX1.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The M380 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older M380 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony WX1
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $149