Kodak M340 vs Sony W550
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W550
M340 | W550 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Kodak M340
W550 | M340 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W550
M340 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M340 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |