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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(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
Samsung CL5
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung CL5

 M381 CL5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak M381

 CL5 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung CL5

 M381 CL5 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Samsung CL5
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung CL5
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung CL5
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