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Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

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
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Kodak M340 and Kodak M381, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 6 months prior to the M381 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M340 scores against the M381 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Kodak M381

 M340 M381 

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Kodak M340

 M381 M340 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Kodak M381

 M340 M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M340 has outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Kodak M381 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 and Kodak M381 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M340 compared to the M381.

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and M381 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and M381.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M381 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Kodak M381
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography factors
Kodak M381 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
Kodak M381 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography highlights
Kodak M381 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (153g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging details
Kodak M381 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (153g)
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Kodak M340 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Kodak M381
 Kodak EasyShare M340Kodak EasyShare M381
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Kodak EasyShare M381
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-07-29
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 115g (0.25 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $170