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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 17 months prior to the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M381 scores versus the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST90

 M381 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Kodak M381

 ST90 M381 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST90

 M381 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 enjoys exterior 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) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M381 and the ST90.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and ST90.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M381 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (153g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (153 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST90
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) -
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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $150