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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was announced 12 months prior to the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M380 grades vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung ST100

 M380 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Kodak M380

 ST100 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST100

 M380 ST100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides outside 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) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M380 against the ST100.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and ST100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (155g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung ST100
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $250