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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/3").

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The Touch was revealed at a similar time to the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Touch grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Samsung ST30

 Touch ST30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Kodak Touch

 ST30 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST30

 Touch ST30 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

See the Kodak Touch and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Touch against the ST30.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and ST30.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Touch to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Touch
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Touch
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography advice
Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (150g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Samsung ST30
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSamsung ST30
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) ()
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 87 gr (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $55