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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak M380 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the M380 grades vs the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung ST600

 M380 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Kodak M380

 ST600 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST600

 M380 ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 enjoys external 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) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M380 compared to the ST600.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST600 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung ST600
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.34 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $330