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Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M380 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was brought out 6 months before the SL720 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M380 scores vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung SL720

 M380 SL720 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M380

 SL720 M380 

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung SL720

 M380 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 comes with physical 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) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Kodak M380 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 vs the SL720.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and SL720.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung SL720 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
26
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than average (168g)
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-14
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE 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) 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 Motion JPEG
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $119