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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak M381 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 6 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M381 matches up versus the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Samsung TL320

 M381 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Kodak M381

 TL320 M381 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Samsung TL320

 M381 TL320 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M381 compared to the TL320.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and TL320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (153g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (153g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M381
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (153g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M381 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Samsung TL320
 Kodak EasyShare M381Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $170 $380