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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M381 was announced 5 months prior to the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M381 matches up against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung CL80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Kodak M381

		

		

			
 CL80 M381 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 M381 CL80 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 compared to the CL80.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and CL80.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Samsung CL80
47
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than others in class (153g)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M381 Sports photography features
Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
17
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Kodak M381 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
50
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (153g)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (160g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
28
 screen size is decent (3")
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
 screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
22
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (153g)
27
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung CL80
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $170 $400