Kodak M340 vs Nikon S9900

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak M340 versus Nikon S9900, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 7 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the M340 scores against the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 offers physical dimensions 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 S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M340 versus Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M340 versus the S9900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and S9900.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.