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Kodak M381 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M381 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was launched 5 months earlier than the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the M381 scores vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W380

 M381 W380 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Kodak M381

 W380 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W380

 M381 W380 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 features outer measurements 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Sony W380
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (153g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
28
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (153 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W380
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $170 $44