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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Kodak M340 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 7 years before the L31 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M340 matches up against the L31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon L31

 M340 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M340

 L31 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon L31

 M340 L31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M340 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M340 and the L31.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and L31.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L31 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Nikon L31
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Nikon L31
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging features
Nikon L31 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
65
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model KLIC-7001 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $0