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Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M340 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 12 months earlier than the CL80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M340 scores vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung CL80

 M340 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Kodak M340

 CL80 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung CL80

 M340 CL80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 enjoys exterior 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 Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M340 vs the CL80.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M340 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and CL80.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography features
Samsung CL80 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung CL80
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $400