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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak M340 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched very close to the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M340 grades against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung SL620

 M340 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak M340

 SL620 M340 

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung SL620

 M340 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M340 provides 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M340 and Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the M340 compared to the SL620.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and SL620.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL620 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung SL620
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $200