Kodak M381 vs Sony TX10

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak M381 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was announced 24 months prior to the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M381 grades against the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 comes with physical dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M381 vs the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and TX10.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.