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Canon A480 vs Kodak M341

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 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
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A480 vs Kodak M341, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M341 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was unveiled 6 months prior to the M341 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A480 scores versus the M341 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak M341

 A480 M341 

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Canon A480

 M341 A480 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak M341

 A480 M341 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A480 has outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak M341 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A480 against the M341.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and M341 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and M341.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak M341 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography information
Kodak M341 Portrait photography information
25
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Kodak M341
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Kodak M341
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography info
Kodak M341 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M341 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak M341
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare M341
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare M341
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
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 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 2 x AA KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $210 $130