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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was announced 4 years earlier than the S6300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M340 matches up against the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Nikon S6300

 M340 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak M340

 S6300 M340 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Nikon S6300

 M340 S6300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M340 vs the S6300.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and S6300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Nikon S6300
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography features
Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Kodak M340 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare M340Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 115g (0.25 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $200