Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX100V
M381 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Kodak M381
TX100V | M381 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX100V
M381 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |