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Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M575 was released 12 months prior to the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M575 scores vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Samsung ST30

 M575 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Kodak M575

 ST30 M575 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Samsung ST30

 M575 ST30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M575 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M575 against the ST30.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M575 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M575 and ST30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M575 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak M575 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M575 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (152 grams)
low maximum ISO (1,000)
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography information
Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
68
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
40
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (152 grams)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M575 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Samsung ST30
 Kodak EasyShare M575Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $55