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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak M381 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 17 months before the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M381 grades versus the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST65

 M381 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Kodak M381

 ST65 M381 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST65

 M381 ST65 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M381 against the ST65.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and ST65.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography info
Samsung ST65 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
28
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (153 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST65
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $170 $130