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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 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 TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak M381 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was brought out 5 months prior to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M381 scores against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung TL205

 M381 TL205 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Kodak M381

 TL205 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung TL205

 M381 TL205 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 offers 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) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M381 and Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M381 compared to the TL205.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and TL205.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M381
Street photography with Samsung TL205
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (153g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (153g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
28
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (153g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung TL205
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.34 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $170 $180