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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M340 was released 24 months before the SH100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M340 matches up against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung SH100

 M340 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Kodak M340

 SH100 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung SH100

 M340 SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 enjoys outer 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M340 against the SH100.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and SH100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung SH100
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 grams (0.25 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $200