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Kodak M381 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M381 was released 17 months before the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M381 grades vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W510

 M381 W510 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Kodak M381

 W510 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W510

 M381 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M381 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M381 vs the W510.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and W510.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M381 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Sony W510
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (153 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (153g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Sony W510
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (153 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W510
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $99