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Kodak M340 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak M340 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 12 months before the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M340 matches up against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W320

 M340 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Kodak M340

 W320 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W320

 M340 W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 has got exterior 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 Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M340 and the W320.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W320 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Sony W320
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W320
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $269