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Kodak M381 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 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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Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony T99

 M381 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Kodak M381

 T99 M381 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (153g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (153g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak M381 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony T99
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony 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