Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL200
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M380 was revealed 18 months prior to the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M380 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung PL200
| M380 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak M380
| PL200 | M380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL200
| M380 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M380 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M380 versus the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and PL200.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M380 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $0 |
