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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M380 scores against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung TL205

 M380 TL205 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Kodak M380

 TL205 M380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung TL205

 M380 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 comes with 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 TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M380 compared to the TL205.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL205 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M380
Street photography with Samsung TL205
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M380
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (155 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung TL205
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.34 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $180