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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Kodak M381 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was introduced 5 months earlier than the ST100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M381 grades vs the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST100

 M381 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Kodak M381

 ST100 M381 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST100

 M381 ST100 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 provides exterior measurements 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 ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M381 versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M381 compared to the ST100.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (153g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (153g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
28
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST100
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $170 $250