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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak M340 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SL720 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M340 scores vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung SL720

 M340 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M340

 SL720 M340 

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung SL720

 M340 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M340 compared to the SL720.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and SL720.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL720 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung SL720
Alternate name - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-05 2009-07-14
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 115g (0.25 lbs) 168g (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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $119