Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The M380 was revealed 24 months prior to the PL120 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M380 grades vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung PL120
M380 | PL120 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Kodak M380
PL120 | M380 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL120
M380 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M380 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M380 vs the PL120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and PL120.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung PL120 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1448s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Launch pricing | $160 | $150 |