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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was brought out 5 months earlier than the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M381 grades vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST600

 M381 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Kodak M381

 ST600 M381 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST600

 M381 ST600 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 versus the ST600.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and ST600.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (153g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (153g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
28
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (153g)
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST600
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.34 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $170 $330