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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the M380 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The M380 was revealed 24 months before the ST30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the M380 scores against the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung ST30

 M380 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Kodak M380

 ST30 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST30

 M380 ST30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 versus the ST30.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and ST30.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The M380 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged M380 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
26
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
30
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung ST30
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $55