Kodak M340 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M340 and Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 24 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M340 grades against the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 and Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M340 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.