Kodak M381 vs Sony T99
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M381 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M381 was unveiled 11 months prior to the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M381 grades versus the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony T99
| M381 | T99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Kodak M381
| T99 | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony T99
| M381 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M381 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M381 versus the T99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and T99.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony T99 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $170 | $179 |