Kodak M381 vs Sony WX1
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33 Features
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Kodak M381 vs Sony WX1 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M381 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the M381 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M381 was released very close to the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M381 grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony WX1
| M381 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M381
| WX1 | M381 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony WX1
| M381 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak M381 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 has external 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M381 and the WX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and WX1.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M381 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak M381 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Kodak M381 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 149g (0.33 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $170 | $149 |
