Kodak M381 vs Sony TX200V
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
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Below, we will be looking at the Kodak M381 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M381 was introduced 3 years before the TX200V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M381 grades versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX200V
| M381 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Kodak M381
| TX200V | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX200V
| M381 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 features external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Kodak M381 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M381 vs the TX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and TX200V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-01-30 |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN |
| 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $170 | $500 |