Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL210
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37 Features
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M381 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M381 was announced 17 months before the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M381 scores vs the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung PL210
| M381 | PL210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Kodak M381
| PL210 | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung PL210
| M381 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M381 compared to the PL210.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and PL210.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL210 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung PL210 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $170 | $200 |
