Sigma fp vs Kodak EasyShare M381

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma fp and the Kodak EasyShare M381, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma fp was introduced in July 2019 and Kodak EasyShare M381 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma fp over Kodak EasyShare M381.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M381 over Sigma fp.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma fp has a 3.15" screen with 2,100k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare M381 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sigma fp also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Sigma fp features a 24.6 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 858 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Kodak EasyShare M381 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

Sigma fp has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sigma fp can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Kodak EasyShare M381 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma fp it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Kodak EasyShare M381 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sigma fp comes with BP-51 battery pack and Kodak EasyShare M381 comes with KLIC-7003 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sigma fp has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. Kodak EasyShare M381 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Sigma fp has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sigma fp, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M381. Sigma fp can shoot continuously up to 18.0 fps.

Focusing

Sigma fp has 49 focusing points and Kodak EasyShare M381 has . Sigma fp has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma fp ranges from -5 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma fp and ±2 range on Kodak EasyShare M381. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma fp and exposure bracketing on Kodak EasyShare M381.

Flash

Kodak EasyShare M381 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m. Sigma fp has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/30 sec on Sigma fp.

Sigma fp body has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77") and Kodak EasyShare M381 body has dimensions of 101 x 60 x 20 mm (3.98 x 2.36 x 0.79"). Sigma fp weighs 422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M381 weighs 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz).

Sigma fp

Kodak EasyShare M381

113 mm

70 mm

101 mm

60 mm

70 mm

60 mm