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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M380 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 24 months prior to the WX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M380 scores against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony WX9

 M380 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Kodak M380

 WX9 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony WX9

 M380 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M380 against the WX9.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and WX9.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M380 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Sony WX9
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M380 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Sony WX9
 Kodak EasyShare M380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $188