Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung CL5
M380 | CL5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak M380
CL5 | M380 |
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Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung CL5
M380 | CL5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |