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Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M320 and Samsung NX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was introduced 20 months earlier than the NX100 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M320 matches up versus the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Samsung NX100

 M320 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Kodak M320

 NX100 M320 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Samsung NX100

 M320 NX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M320 against the NX100.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and NX100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M320 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX100 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Samsung NX100
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M320
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (420 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery power (420 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
31
has image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Samsung NX100
 Kodak EasyShare M320Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Samsung NX100
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $39 $386