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Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M575 was released 12 months prior to the PL170 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M575 matches up against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Samsung PL170

 M575 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Kodak M575

 PL170 M575 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Samsung PL170

 M575 PL170 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M575 and the PL170.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M575 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and PL170.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M575 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M575
Street photography with Samsung PL170
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (152g)
low maximum ISO (1,000)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography info
Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
68
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (152g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL170 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Samsung PL170
 Kodak EasyShare M575Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 $175