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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M381 was revealed 17 months before the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M381 grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX100V

 M381 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Kodak M381

 TX100V M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX100V

 M381 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M381 compared to the TX100V.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M381 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (153g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (153g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (147g)
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony TX100V
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $170 $380