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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio TRYX versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was revealed 2 years later than the M340 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TRYX grades against the M340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Kodak M340

 TRYX M340 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio TRYX

 M340 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Kodak M340

 TRYX M340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Kodak M340 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TRYX and the M340.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and M340 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and M340.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio TRYX to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TRYX provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M340 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Kodak M340 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Kodak M340 Travel photography info
56
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
28
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging info
Kodak M340 Vlogging info
62
selfie friendly screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio TRYX vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Kodak M340
 Casio Exilim TRYXKodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Kodak EasyShare M340
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 115g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 - KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $689 $130