Kodak M340 vs Nikon D50

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak M340 versus Nikon D50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and D50 (6MP) and the M340 (1/2.3") and D50 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M340 was released 3 years later than the D50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M340 scores versus the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Nikon D50. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M340 has outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 versus Nikon D50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M340 and the D50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and D50 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and D50.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M340 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak M340 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer M340 provides a benefit in sensor technology.