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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was revealed 12 months before the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M380 scores versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Samsung TL240

 M380 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Kodak M380

 TL240 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Samsung TL240

 M380 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M380 and the TL240.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and TL240.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M380 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M380
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Samsung TL240
 Kodak EasyShare M380Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $171