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Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
Photography Glossary

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M381 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 6 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M381 scores vs the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung SL620

 M381 SL620 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak M381

 SL620 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung SL620

 M381 SL620 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M381 and the SL620.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and SL620.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (153 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
28
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (153 grams)
24
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung SL620
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung SL620
Other name - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 153 gr (0.34 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $170 $200