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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 13 months prior to the S3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M340 matches up vs the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon S3000

 M340 S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak M340

 S3000 M340 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon S3000

 M340 S3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M340 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M340 against the S3000.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and S3000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3000 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Nikon S3000
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography details
Nikon S3000 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
28
quite wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging details
Nikon S3000 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
26
quite wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon S3000
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID KLIC-7001 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $150