Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M380 was announced 24 months before the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M380 matches up against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M380 offers exterior 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 ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 versus the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and ST6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.