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Kodak M381 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak M381 and Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was brought out 7 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M381 matches up vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W220

 M381 W220 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak M381

 W220 M381 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W220

 M381 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M381 comes with outer 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M381 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M381 vs the W220.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger M381 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Sony W220
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (153g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (153g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Sony W220
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (153g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $170 $160