Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL10

Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak M575 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

The M575 was announced 11 months after the CL5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M575 grades vs the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M575 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M575 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Samsung CL5
M575 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak M575
CL5 | M575 |
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Common features in the Kodak M575 and Samsung CL5
M575 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M575 versus Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M575 compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M575 and CL5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M575 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Kodak M575 will render more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M575 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Kodak M575 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M575 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M575 | Samsung CL5 |
Also Known as | - | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $139 | $391 |