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Kodak M340 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M340 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was revealed 12 months before the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M340 scores vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W330

 M340 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Kodak M340

 W330 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W330

 M340 W330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M340 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M340 vs the W330.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and W330.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W330 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Sony W330
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W330
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $170