Kodak M381 vs Sony W570
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W570
M381 | W570 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak M381
W570 | M381 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W570
M381 | W570 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |