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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and SL620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was launched about the same time to the SL620 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M320 grades vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Samsung SL620

 M320 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak M320

 SL620 M320 

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Samsung SL620

 M320 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 provides exterior measurements 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M320 and the SL620.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and SL620.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung SL620 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M320
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
24
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Samsung SL620
 Kodak EasyShare M320Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $39 $200