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Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M381 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the M381 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M381 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M381 scores versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung GX-1L

 M381 GX-1L 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2006More modern by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Kodak M381

 GX-1L M381 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung GX-1L

 M381 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M381 against the GX-1L.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M381 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Kodak M381 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M381 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (153g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (153g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
28
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (153g)
9
no video recording
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung GX-1L
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung GX-1L
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-29 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $0