Kodak M340 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M340 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 24 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M340 grades against the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M340 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M340 compared to the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and PL120.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind in sensor tech.