Kodak M340 vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak M340 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 24 months earlier than the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M340 scores versus the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M340 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M340 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Kodak M340 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M340 versus the PL170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.