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Kodak M381 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M381 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 17 months before the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M381 grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W560

 M381 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Kodak M381

 W560 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W560

 M381 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M381 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M381 compared to the W560.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and W560.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W560 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Sony W560
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Sony W560
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (153g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (153g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W560
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $170 $139