Kodak M340 vs Kodak M590

Below is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M340 versus Kodak M590, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and M590 (14MP) and the M340 (1/2.3") and M590 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The M340 was introduced 19 months before the M590 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M340 grades versus the M590 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Kodak M590. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M340 Gallery & Kodak M590 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Kodak M590 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M340 versus Kodak M590 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M340 against the M590.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and M590 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and M590.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M340 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak M590 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.