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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 12 months before the ST80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M340 grades vs the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST80

 M340 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Kodak M340

 ST80 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST80

 M340 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 comes with outer 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 ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M340 against the ST80.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and ST80.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography information
Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
provides touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung ST80
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $249