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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M381 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M381 matches up against the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung TL240

 M381 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Kodak M381

 TL240 M381 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung TL240

 M381 TL240 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 has got external measurements 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 TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M381 versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M381 versus the TL240.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and TL240.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (153g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M381
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (153g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
28
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average (153 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung TL240
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $171