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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak M380 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was introduced 3 years prior to the ST93 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M380 grades versus the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung ST93

 M380 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Kodak M380

 ST93 M380 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2009More recent by 27 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung ST93

 M380 ST93 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 enjoys 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) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M380 compared to the ST93.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M380 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and ST93.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older M380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M380
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging info
Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung ST93
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-04-20
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 -