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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD780 IS versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced 2 months after the M340 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD780 IS grades vs the M340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M340

 SD780 IS M340 

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Canon SD780 IS

 M340 SD780 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M340

 SD780 IS M340 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has got outer dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak M340 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS vs the M340.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and M340.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD780 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Kodak M340 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (155 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M340
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography features
Kodak M340 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M340
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M340
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (155g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M340
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISKodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Kodak EasyShare M340
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 115 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID NB-4L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $130