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Kodak Easyshare M381

12.4 megapixels

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  • User Score (134)
    7.3 7.3 from 134 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    5.9 5.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    6.7 6.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (22)
    7.6 7.6 from 22 reviewers
  • Features (9)
    7.2 7.2 from 9 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    6.2 6.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    6.4 6.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Durability (3)
    9.6 9.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (6)
    7.4 7.4 from 6 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    4 March 2010

    The Kodak EasyShare M381 combines a twelve megapixel 1/2.3"-type CCD imager and a Kodak-branded 5x optical zoom lens with a 35 - 175mm equivalent focal range, a moderate wide angle to a useful telephoto. There's no true mechanical image stabilization to help fight camera shake at the longer focal lengths, with Kodak instead opting only for software-based blur reduction. Read more

  2. consumersearch.com

    16 May 2010

    The Kodak EasyShare M381 is a 12.2-megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, and reviews say it is a reasonably good deal for novices. Like most sub-$200 point-and-shoots, the Kodak EasyShare M381 is easy to use and delivers decent images in good light, reviewers say. It has some advantages over cheaper Kodak models like the Kodak EasyShare C180, such as a 3-inch LCD display screen and a rechargeable battery (Lithium-ion). Read more

    • User-friendly, Decent image quality, 5X optical zoom, 3-inch display screen
    • Few manual controls, Slow shutter speed, No viewfinder

  3. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    27 January 2010

    Though it's missing a couple of key features for its price, the Kodak EasyShare M381 is a capable and uncomplicated ultracompact camera. Read more

    • Good photo quality up to ISO 200; easy to operate.
    • Cheap feel; no optical image stabilization; narrow lens compared to the competition; noticeable photo quality drop-off at ISO 400.

  4. Macworld

    Macworld
    7 November 2011

    The 5X optical zoom (35mm to 175mm) EasyShare M381 looks and feels like many basic point-and-shoot cameras geared toward easy operation. The top of the camera hosts the shutter button, the mode dial, the power button, and a useful flash button for quickly switching flash modes. Through the mode dial you get access to six shooting modes: Video, Smart Capture, Program, Blur Reduction, Sport, and Panorama. Read more

  5. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    28 January 2010

    Although it's missing a couple of key features for its price, the Kodak EasyShare M381 is a capable and uncomplicated ultra-compact camera Read more

    • Good photo quality up to ISO 200, Easy to operate
    • Cheap feel, No optical image stabilisation, Narrow lens compared to the competition, Noticeable photo-quality drop-off at ISO 400

  6. digicambuyer.co.uk

    digicambuyer.co.uk
    6.0/10
    15 June 2011

    With competent auto correct technology and instant post-production techniques that make up for any technical shortcomings the user may have, the M381 is the ideal compact companion for novices or occasional snappers. Read more

  7. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    6.0/10
    23 February 2010

    Kodak's 12Mp EasyShare M381 is an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera for anyone who doesn't want to fuss with a lot of controls - as long as you're also willing to deal with a few of the camera's quirks. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. NEVER BUY THIS CAMERA

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: galantgarage, Amazon
    9 January 2011

    Absolutely the worst digital camera you will ever buy....went from an Kodak Easyshare 4530 with only 5.0 mp to this suppossedly better M381 with 12 mp and hate myself for doing so. The first camera with lower megapixels took far better shots...unfortunately I got it wet on Splash Mountain at Disneyworld and had to get a new one. Read more

  2. Kodak EasyShare M381

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: MichiganPlaneLover, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    I have had this camera for 10 months and have taken over 1500 pictures with it. Too many pictures turn up out of focus, so I reviewed the skimpy manual and set the focusand the light meter to the center of the screen brackets. This improved the function of the camera somewhat, but I still get too many out of focus and light problems. Read more

    • Good color rendition and user friendly menus
    • Slow to focus and usually out of focus pictures also slow lens needs good light and a lot of pictures with wrong light settings

  3. "Not worth it!"

    CNET
    3.0/10
    Reviewer: mbrady1320, CNET
    20 November 2011

    I loved this camera until it died on me. It lasted for about a few months. The battery stopped charging. Even after purchasing a new battery and a new charger, the camera still would not turn on. Apparently, this is a very common problem for this camera. I would not recommend this to anyone and have definitely lost faith in Kodak. I will never buy another Kodak. Read more

    • Easy to use. Takes great pictures.
    • Does not last long.

  4. Nice replacement

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Big Cheese, J&R
    21 July 2010

    This camera was used to replace a broken one. The price was good, would have cost more to repair our other camera. I would have liked more color choices for the outside of the camera. I was looking for an identical match but only black was available. Read more

    • Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Zoom

  5. Great viewing LCD screen

    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: John the mtn biker, Abes of Maine
    21 February 2010

    The large LCD screen is great for all types of viewing Read more

    • Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Nice Body Color, Small / Compact
    • Short Battery Life

  6. Pretty Good Camera

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: TheMillersLive, Newegg
    9 November 2009

    I would definitely go with a Kodak, I have been through a few digital cameras and they seem to take better photos than similarly priced brands, and also seem to hold up a little longer. Read more

    • This camera is pretty amazing, takes photos at 11.8 MP (not the advertised 12.4). Great price for what you get though. So many feature that I am now prepared for whate...
    • I really wanted to give this a 5 egg rating due to the quality of the product and the speediness of the eggs shipping, but with the info saying 12.4 MP, the box saying...

  7. Excellent Spare Parts

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: ecanate, Ebay
    3 September 2010 See Product at eBay ($106.79)

    I bought it, hoping that it was a quick fix, but I had bought the same camara before not working for a couple dollars, so I took them apart got all working parts toguether and waalla !!!!!. $180 dollar camara for less than $30. I love EBAY. Read more or see product

  8. Defective and Deceptive

    epinions.com
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: eyoshimitsu, epinions.com
    11 February 2010

    Kodak M381: Defective and Deceptive We purchased this unit to replace an older Kodak Z730, to upgrad Read more

    • Small size, easy setting / programming, in camera battery recharging
    • 11.8 MP, no optical IS, no optical viewfinder

  9. Walmart

    Walmart
    10/10
    Reviewer: JerseyBoyA1, Walmart
    20 August 2010

    I've read mixed reviews about this model camera both on this site and others. I thought that if there was a problem with this camera, I would return it. My experience since I purchased the Kodak M381 in May 2010 has been exceptional. This camera's only flaw is that when taking pictures in a bright light, the display screen has some blue colored vertical stripes. This does not effect photo quality. Just a display issue. Read more

  10. Kodak Easyshare

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    2 June 2010

    the camera is easy to use-pictures are sharp and clear- The battery charger is a very nice feature. I recomended the camera to my daughter, she was also very happy with the camera. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Kodak Easyshare M381

The M381 is a digital camera that supports a 1/2.3-inch. CCD sensor with 12.7MP (4164×3050) resolution and features a 5X optical zoom/5X continuous digital zoom KODAK AF 5X Optical Aspheric Lens with 35–175 mm (35mm equiv.) focal length and f/3.0–4.8 aperture value. This lens is protected by a built-in mechanical lens cover. The M381 supports a 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color display (230K), 32MB internal memory with SD/SDHC card expansion slot, TTL-AF focusing system, a focus ran…

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Kodak Easyshare M381

The M381 is a digital camera that supports a 1/2.3-inch. CCD sensor with 12.7MP (4164×3050) resolution and features a 5X optical zoom/5X continuous digital zoom KODAK AF 5X Optical Aspheric Lens with 35–175 mm (35mm equiv.) focal length and f/3.0–4.8 aperture value. This lens is protected by a built-in mechanical lens cover. The M381 supports a 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color display (230K), 32MB internal memory with SD/SDHC card expansion slot, TTL-AF focusing system, a focus range of 0.9 m–infinity (wide)/0.9–infinity (tele), ISO sensitivity up to 1600, white balance adjustments, built-in flash with a range of 0.6–3.2 m at wide (ISO 200) and 0.9–2.0 m at tele (ISO 200), self timer, Face detection, and a variety of shooting modes and scene modes. It supports JPEG/EXIF v2.21 up to a resolution of 11.8MP (3968×2976) at 4:3 aspect ratio, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, crop, copy, add date stamp capability, QuickTime Motion JPEG video capture with audio recording at VGA (640×480) at 30fps or QVGA (320×240) at 30fps; and allows users to customize settings like share button, LCD brightness, image storage, set tag, red-eye reduction, quickview, orientation sensor, camera sound, sound volume, date & time, video out and language. The camera can be powered by a rechargeable battery, 5V AC adapter inlet on camera, USB cable or USB/AC adapter (in-camera charging), measures 100.9×59.5×20.0 mm and weighs 133g.

Features

The M381 features Blur reduction capability on camera shake, subject movement, or fast-action situations and automatically minimize the effects of camera shake. The 12MP output allows users to print up to a size of 76×102cm. It features intelligent capture control which automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations; intelligent image processing which reduces noise and clears up dark shadows; HD picture capture in 16:9 format and allows users to view pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices; Face detection technology that locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings for great shots of friends and family; High ISO mode that allows users to capture images in low-light conditions and fast-action situations; Multimedia slideshow, Scene modes and on-camera picture enhancing features, Text tagging which facilitates on-camera find and organize search, and one button upload via Share button that lets users upload and share favorite pictures and videos to YouTube™ and KODAK Gallery via the KODAK EASYSHARE Software.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

With the Kodak EasyShare M381 Digital Camera, youâ.

  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 5x
  • Digital Zoom: 5x
  • Weight: 0.29 lb.

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