Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
95 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
Kodak M575
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- 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
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(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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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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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.
Photography Glossary Kodak M575 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M575 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M575 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Samsung SL720
| M575 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M575
| SL720 | M575 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M575 and Samsung SL720
| M575 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak M575 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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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Kodak M575 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
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)
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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Kodak M575 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
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
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 photography with Kodak M575
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
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
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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Kodak M575 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Kodak M575 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
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)
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
| Kodak EasyShare M575 | Samsung 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 |
