Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2010

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the M381 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.

The M381 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M381 scores against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX5
M381 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M381
TX5 | M381 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX5
M381 | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 and the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and TX5.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M381 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Kodak M381 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 model | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $170 | $239 |