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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak M340 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 7 years earlier than the L32 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M340 matches up against the L32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon L32

 M340 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Kodak M340

 L32 M340 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon L32

 M340 L32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M340 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M340 versus Nikon L32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M340 and the L32.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and L32.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L32 to show extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Nikon L32
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Nikon L32
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography information
Nikon L32 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery pack (320 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
66
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon L32
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix L32
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model KLIC-7001 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $120