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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M340 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 12 months earlier than the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M340 matches up against the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung TL240

 M340 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Kodak M340

 TL240 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung TL240

 M340 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M340 has got physical 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 TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M340 compared to the TL240.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and TL240.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung TL240
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 SLB-11A
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 One One
Price at release $130 $171