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Kodak M340 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak M340 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M340 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M340 scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W350

 M340 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Kodak M340

 W350 M340 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W350

 M340 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 offers external 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M340 against the W350.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and W350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W350 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Sony W350
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Sony W350
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W350
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $200