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Kodak M340 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak M340 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M340 was revealed 24 months before the W570 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M340 grades versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W570

 M340 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak M340

 W570 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W570

 M340 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 features external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M340 against the W570.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and W570.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W570 to produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Sony W570
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W570
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $159