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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 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
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M340 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 7 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M340 scores against the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon S2900

 M340 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Kodak M340

 S2900 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon S2900

 M340 S2900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 comes with external 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) and the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M340 against the S2900.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and S2900.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Nikon S2900
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon S2900
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $117