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Kodak M381 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M381 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was introduced 5 months prior to the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the M381 matches up against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W330

 M381 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Kodak M381

 W330 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W330

 M381 W330 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M381 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 compared to the W330.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and W330.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W330 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (153g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (153g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Sony W330
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (153g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W330
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $170 $170