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Kodak M340 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak M340 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M340 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony W830

 M340 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Kodak M340

 W830 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony W830

 M340 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M340 comes with 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M340 compared to the W830.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to produce more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Sony W830
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Sony W830
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M340 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony W830
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 115 gr (0.25 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $128