Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Olympus VG-120
M340 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak M340
VG-120 | M340 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Olympus VG-120
M340 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Kodak M340 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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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 |