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Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
Photography Glossary

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M381 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured very close to the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M381 scores vs the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung SL720

 M381 SL720 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M381

 SL720 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung SL720

 M381 SL720 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M381 and the SL720.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and SL720.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (153 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (153g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 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 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 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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $170 $119