Kodak M381 vs Sony W310

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M381 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured 5 months before the W310 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M381 grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M381 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M381 vs the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.