Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M340 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung ST80
M340 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Kodak M340
ST80 | M340 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung ST80
M340 | ST80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M340 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |