Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe M381 was released 17 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M381 grades against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST6500
M381 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Kodak M381
ST6500 | M381 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST6500
M381 | ST6500 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 vs the ST6500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and ST6500.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M381 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung ST6500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | 153g (0.34 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $170 | - |