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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the M340 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and M340 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 2 months later than the M340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores against the M340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak M340

 EX-Z29 M340 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z29

 M340 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340

 EX-Z29 M340 
AnnouncedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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 differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the M340.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and M340.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Kodak M340
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Kodak M340 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Kodak M340
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M340 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Kodak M340 Vlogging details
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Kodak EasyShare M340
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 125g (0.28 lb) 115g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-60 KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $79 $130