Kodak M381 vs Sony TX7
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX7 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
- Launched July 2009
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak M381 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the M381 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M381 was announced 5 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M381 scores against the TX7 when it comes 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-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony TX7
| M381 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Kodak M381
| TX7 | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony TX7
| M381 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M381 enjoys outside 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M381 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M381 compared to the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and TX7.
Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M381 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak M381 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $170 | $300 |