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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 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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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak M340, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the M340 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was announced 7 months later than the M340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the M340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Kodak M340

 Fujifilm J30 M340 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Fujifilm J30

 M340 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Kodak M340

 Fujifilm J30 M340 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak M340 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak M340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the M340.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and M340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and M340.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm J30 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm J30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Kodak M340 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Kodak M340
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Kodak M340
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Kodak M340
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak M340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Kodak M340
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Kodak EasyShare M340
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Kodak EasyShare M340
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 115 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $130