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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M340 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released about the same time to the TL320 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M340 grades vs the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Samsung TL320

 M340 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Kodak M340

 TL320 M340 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Samsung TL320

 M340 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M340 against the TL320.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and TL320.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung TL320 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Kodak M340 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Samsung TL320
 Kodak EasyShare M340Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $380