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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was introduced 24 months earlier than the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M380 grades vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung PL210

 M380 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Kodak M380

 PL210 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung PL210

 M380 PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 compared to the PL210.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and PL210.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M380
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung PL210
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $200