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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 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 S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was announced 3 years prior to the S3100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M340 grades vs the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon S3100

 M340 S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak M340

 S3100 M340 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon S3100

 M340 S3100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 has got physical 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) whilst the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M340 versus the S3100.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and S3100.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3100 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M340 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography info
Nikon S3100 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3100 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-05 2011-02-09
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 115g (0.25 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $139