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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung ST6500

 M380 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M380

 ST6500 M380 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST6500

 M380 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography information
Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (155g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung ST6500
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 -