Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Samsung SL820

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was introduced 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Easyshare M5370 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Easyshare M5370 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.