Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 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" 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX20
M381 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M381
TX20 | M381 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX20
M381 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check the Kodak M381 and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |