Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Kodak M381 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the M381 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe M381 was revealed around the same time to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M381 scores vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX1
M381 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M381
TX1 | M381 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX1
M381 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M381 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M381 and the TX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and TX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M381 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Kodak M381 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 |
Launch cost | $170 | $350 |