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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX1

 M381 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M381

 TX1 M381 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX1

 M381 TX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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