Kodak M340 vs Sony W570
96 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33
Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W570
M340 | W570 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak M340
W570 | M340 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W570
M340 | W570 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Kodak M340 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M340 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M340 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony 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 |