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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was announced 5 months prior to the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M381 grades versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST80

 M381 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Kodak M381

 ST80 M381 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST80

 M381 ST80 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M381 compared to the ST80.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and ST80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (153 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (153g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (153g)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST80
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.34 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $170 $249