Kodak M381 vs Sony W350
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35 Features
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36 Features
25 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the M381 grades against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W350
| M381 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Kodak M381
| W350 | M381 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W350
| M381 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M381 against the W350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and W350.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W350 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $170 | $200 |