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Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 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
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M340 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 24 months prior to the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M340 grades vs the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Olympus VG-120

 M340 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M340

 VG-120 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Olympus VG-120

 M340 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M340 against the VG-120.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and VG-120.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak EasyShare M340Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 160 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $190