Kodak M340 vs Sony W530

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak M340 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 24 months before the W530 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M340 matches up versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M340 and the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and W530.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W530 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M340 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.