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Kodak M381 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony T90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony T90

 M381 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Kodak M381

 T90 M381 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony T90

 M381 T90 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Sony T90
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (153g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
28
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (153g)
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony T90
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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