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Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty comparable but the M380 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The M380 was revealed around the same time to the CL5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M380 scores vs the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung CL5

 M380 CL5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak M380

 CL5 M380 

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung CL5

 M380 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M380 against the CL5.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and CL5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M380 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak M380 will provide extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M380
Street photography with Samsung CL5
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography features
Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung CL5
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $391