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Kodak M340 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M340 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 12 months prior to the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M340 matches up against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W310

 M340 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Kodak M340

 W310 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W310

 M340 W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 features 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) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M340 compared to the W310.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W310 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Sony W310
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Sony W310
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W310
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 115 gr (0.25 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $150