Kodak M381 vs Sony T90
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Revealed February 2009

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Kodak M381 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M381 was released 6 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M381 matches up against the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony T90
M381 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Kodak M381
T90 | M381 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony T90
M381 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 enjoys 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) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M381 and the T90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and T90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 153g (0.34 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 |
Price at launch | $170 | $259 |