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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 24 months earlier than the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M340 scores against the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST700

 M340 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Kodak M340

 ST700 M340 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST700

 M340 ST700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M340 features exterior measurements 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 ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M340 against the ST700.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung ST700
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $280