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Kodak M340 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak M340 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was brought out 12 months prior to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M340 scores vs the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W380

 M340 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Kodak M340

 W380 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W380

 M340 W380 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M340 has 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) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M340 vs the W380.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and W380.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older M340 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Sony W380
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Sony W380
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Sony W380
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W380
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 115g (0.25 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $44