Clicky

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak M340 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The M340 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M340 matches up vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST100

 M340 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Kodak M340

 ST100 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST100

 M340 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M340 versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M340 and the ST100.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung ST100
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $250