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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the M340 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and M340 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z270 was brought out very close to the M340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z270 grades against the M340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Kodak M340

 EX-Z270 M340 

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z270

 M340 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M340

 EX-Z270 M340 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Kodak M340 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Kodak M340 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the M340.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and M340.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography information
Kodak M340 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Kodak M340 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Kodak M340 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M340 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Kodak M340 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Kodak EasyShare M340
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 111g (0.24 pounds) 115g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-80 KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $130