Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST100
M340 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Kodak M340
ST100 | M340 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST100
M340 | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |