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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced around the same time to the M340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the M340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Kodak M340

 EX-Z400 M340 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z400

 M340 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Kodak M340

 EX-Z400 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 and the M340.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and M340.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z400 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
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

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Kodak M340
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Kodak M340 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Kodak M340 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Kodak M340 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Kodak EasyShare M340
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focus range - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 115 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $130