Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 170
(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
- Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M340 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 170 IS was revealed 6 years later than the M340 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 170 IS matches up vs the M340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Kodak EasyShare M340. The full galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Kodak M340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M340
| 170 IS | M340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon 170 IS
| M340 | 170 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M340
| 170 IS | M340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 170 IS versus the M340.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and M340.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 170 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M340 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Kodak EasyShare M340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Kodak EasyShare M340 |
| Also called | IXUS 170 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3664 x 2748 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.1-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 141g (0.31 lb) | 115g (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | KLIC-7001 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $149 | $130 |