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Kodak M381 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak M381 vs Sony H200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was announced 4 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M381 matches up vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony H200

 M381 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Kodak M381

 H200 M381 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony H200

 M381 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M381 compared to the H200.

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and H200.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (153g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
28
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (153g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Kodak M381 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony H200
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model KLIC-7003 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 $170 $250