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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak M341 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M341 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the ST6500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M341 matches up versus the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung ST6500

 M341 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M341

 ST6500 M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung ST6500

 M341 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M341 and the ST6500.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and ST6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M341
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung ST6500
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 -