Reasons to choose EasyShare M381
Released in 2009, EasyShare M381 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 133 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak EasyShare M381
vs Kodak EasyShare V1273
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
EasyShare M38142 mm²
EasyShare V1273- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 45.9%
The EasyShare V1273 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EasyShare M381MetricEasyShare V1273
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
133 gWeight188 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion KLIC-7003 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryKodak KLIC-7004 Lithium-Ion, Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EasyShare V1273 has the larger sensor area. The EasyShare M381 has the lighter body. The EasyShare M381 and EasyShare V1273 have the same effective resolution. The EasyShare M381 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EasyShare V1273
Released in 2008, EasyShare V1273 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 188 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.