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Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26

Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak M575 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M575 was announced 6 months after the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M575 grades vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 M575 SL720 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M575

		

		

			
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Common features in the Kodak M575 and Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 M575 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 enjoys exterior 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) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M575 versus the SL720.
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M575 and SL720.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M575 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak M575 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Kodak M575 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
48
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (152 grams)
 max ISO too low (1,000)
47
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M575 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
26
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Kodak M575
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
68
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (152 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
55
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (168 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak M575 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (1,000)
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M575 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competition (152 grams)
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than average (168g)
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M575Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $119