Kodak M320 vs Samsung WB30F

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak M320 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and WB30F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was launched 5 years before the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M320 matches up against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 features external dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M320 and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M320 vs the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M320 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB30F will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.