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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M381 was launched 17 months before the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M381 grades versus the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST95

 M381 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Kodak M381

 ST95 M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST95

 M381 ST95 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M381 against the ST95.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and ST95.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older M381 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (153 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung ST95
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung ST95
Class 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 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lbs) -
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $170 $145