Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is PL10

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak M381 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the M381 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

The M381 was brought out 6 months after the CL5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the M381 scores versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung CL5
M381 | CL5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak M381
CL5 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung CL5
M381 | CL5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 has outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M381 versus Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M381 vs the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and CL5.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M381 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak M381 will show greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung CL5 |
Also referred to as | - | PL10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $170 | $391 |