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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 17 months earlier than the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the M381 matches up against the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST700

 M381 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Kodak M381

 ST700 M381 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST700

 M381 ST700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M381 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M381 compared to the ST700.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and ST700.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Samsung ST700
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
28
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging info
Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST700
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST700
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $170 $280