Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Nikon Coolpix L31. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon L31
M340 | L31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak M340
L31 | M340 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon L31
M340 | L31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Kodak M340 versus Nikon L31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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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 |