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Kodak M381 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was introduced 17 months prior to the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the M381 matches up vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W570

 M381 W570 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak M381

 W570 M381 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W570

 M381 W570 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M381 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M381 compared to the W570.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and W570.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W570 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (153g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Sony W570
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
28
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W570
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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 speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $170 $159