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Canon A480 vs Kodak M340

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2009
Kodak M340
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A480 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M340 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A480 was released within a month of the M340 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A480 matches up vs the M340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak M340

 A480 M340 

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon A480

 M340 A480 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak M340

 A480 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A480 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon A480 and Kodak M340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A480 vs the M340.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and M340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and M340.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Kodak M340 Portrait photography factors
25
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Kodak M340
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Kodak M340
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography information
Kodak M340 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography info
Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Kodak M340
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak M340
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare M340
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-01-05
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 115 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $210 $130