Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30
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![Kodak EasyShare M381 front Kodak EasyShare M381 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M381/Kodak-M381-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST30 front Samsung ST30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST30/Samsung-ST30-front.jpg)
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32 Features
18 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the M381 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.
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The M381 was released 17 months before the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M381 matches up versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST30
M381 | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Kodak M381
ST30 | M381 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST30
M381 | ST30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M381 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M381 vs the ST30.
![Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Samsung-ST30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.
![Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Samsung-ST30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and ST30.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M381 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Kodak M381 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M381 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Samsung-ST30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Samsung-ST30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) | 87 gr (0.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $170 | $55 |