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Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M381 scores against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony WX220

 M381 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Kodak M381

 WX220 M381 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony WX220

 M381 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M381 and the WX220.

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (153g)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak M381 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony WX220
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $198