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Kodak M340 vs Sony A290

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 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
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A230
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Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak M340 vs Sony A290, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the M340 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M340 was unveiled 17 months prior to the A290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M340 scores vs the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony A290

 M340 A290 

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Kodak M340

 A290 M340 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony A290

 M340 A290 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M340 and the A290.

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and A290.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M340 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A290 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A290 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Sony A290
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Sony A290
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Sony A290 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography information
Sony A290 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
bad battery life (290 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging highlights
Sony A290 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Kodak M340 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony A290
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-06-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $600