Kodak M381 vs Sony TX55
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M381 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M381 was launched 24 months prior to the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M381 grades vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX55
| M381 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Kodak M381
| TX55 | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX55
| M381 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M381 and Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M381 and the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and TX55.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 | - | 250 images |
| Battery format | - | 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $170 | $350 |
