Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
- 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2009

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and M340 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was unveiled 6 years after the M340 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the M340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak EasyShare M340. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Kodak M340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Kodak M340
IXUS 165 | M340 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon IXUS 165
M340 | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak M340
IXUS 165 | M340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Kodak M340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the M340.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and M340.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon IXUS 165 to produce more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M340 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Kodak EasyShare M340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon IXUS 165 | Kodak EasyShare M340 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3664 x 2748 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 115 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | KLIC-7001 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $130 |