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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX5

 M381 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M381

 TX5 M381 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX5

 M381 TX5 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (153 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Sony TX5
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (153 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
environment proofing
supports touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (153 grams)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony TX5
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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