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Kodak M381 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M381 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 6 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the M381 grades vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony T900

 M381 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Kodak M381

 T900 M381 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony T900

 M381 T900 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M381 comes with 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) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Kodak M381 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M381 against the T900.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and T900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (153 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (153g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Sony T900
28
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (153 grams)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony T900
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $170 $300