Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25


94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak M380 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The M380 was revealed at a similar time to the SL620 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the M380 scores vs the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung SL620
M380 | SL620 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak M380
SL620 | M380 |
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Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung SL620
M380 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides outside measurements 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M380 versus Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 against the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and SL620.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL620 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.34 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $160 | $200 |