Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M340 was announced 12 months earlier than the ST600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M340 grades versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST600
M340 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Kodak M340
ST600 | M340 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST600
M340 | ST600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M340 and the ST600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and ST600.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M340 | Samsung ST600 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 grams (0.25 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $330 |