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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak M381 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the M381 scores vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX20

 M381 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M381

 TX20 M381 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX20

 M381 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M381 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M381 versus the TX20.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and TX20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Sony TX20
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (153g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Sony TX20
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment proof
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony TX20
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 153g (0.34 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $170 $330