Kodak M381 vs Samsung SH100

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak M381 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 17 months before the SH100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M381 grades versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 features 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) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M381 against the SH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and SH100.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.