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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-G1 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was announced 11 months later than the M340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the M340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Kodak M340

 EX-G1 M340 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-G1

 M340 EX-G1 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Kodak M340

 EX-G1 M340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak M340 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 against the M340.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and M340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and M340.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-G1 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-G1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Kodak M340 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Kodak M340 Street photography highlights
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Kodak M340 Travel photography information
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Kodak M340 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Kodak EasyShare M340
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-01-05
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 154 grams (0.34 lb) 115 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 NP-800 KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $61 $130