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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak M320 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M320 scores against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Samsung ST6500

 M320 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M320

 ST6500 M320 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Samsung ST6500

 M320 ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M320 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M320 compared to the ST6500.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will give extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Samsung ST6500
 Kodak EasyShare M320Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $39 -