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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 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
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was launched 5 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M340 grades vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony TX30

 M340 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M340

 TX30 M340 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony TX30

 M340 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M340 versus the TX30.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and TX30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Sony TX30
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
environment sealing
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony TX30
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $230