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Kodak M340 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M340 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M340 was released 3 years before the W550 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M340 grades against the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W550

 M340 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Kodak M340

 W550 M340 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W550

 M340 W550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M340 and the W550.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and W550.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W550 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging details
Sony W550 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W550
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-05 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Retail price $130 $119