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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was brought out 7 months earlier than the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M340 grades against the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung TL225

 M340 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Kodak M340

 TL225 M340 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung TL225

 M340 TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M340 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M340 and the TL225.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL225 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
29
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung TL225
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-08-13
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $488