Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
19 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung ST95
M381 | ST95 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Kodak M381
ST95 | M381 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung ST95
M381 | ST95 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |