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Kodak M340 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak M340 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W510 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M340 matches up versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W510

 M340 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Kodak M340

 W510 M340 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W510

 M340 W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 has got external 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M340 versus the W510.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and W510.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W510 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Sony W510
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W510
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115g (0.25 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $99