Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1
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33 Features
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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony WX1
M380 | WX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M380
WX1 | M380 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony WX1
M380 | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Kodak M380 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |