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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and M340 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was brought out 7 years later than the M340 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the M340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Kodak M340

 ELPH 180 M340 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon ELPH 180

 M340 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M340

 ELPH 180 M340 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M340 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the M340.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and M340.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to result in extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Kodak M340 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography information
Kodak M340 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M340 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak M340
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Kodak EasyShare M340
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 115 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $130