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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and ST100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was manufactured 12 months before the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M320 scores vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Samsung ST100

 M320 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Kodak M320

 ST100 M320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Samsung ST100

 M320 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M320 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M320 compared to the ST100.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and ST100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M320
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (155g)
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Samsung ST100
 Kodak EasyShare M320Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3472 x 2604 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $39 $250