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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 14 months later than the M340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the M340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Kodak M340

 EX-Z35 M340 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z35

 M340 EX-Z35 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Kodak M340

 EX-Z35 M340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Kodak M340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 and the M340.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and M340.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z35 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z35 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Kodak M340 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M340 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Kodak M340
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Kodak EasyShare M340
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 115 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-82 KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $130