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Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
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Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the M341 (1/2.3") and X Vario (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M341 was revealed 4 years prior to the X Vario and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M341 grades versus the X Vario with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Leica X Vario

 M341 X Vario 

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Kodak M341

 X Vario M341 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Leica X Vario

 M341 X Vario 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M341 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M341 vs the X Vario.

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and X Vario is 96 and 62 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and X Vario.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M341 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica X Vario will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older M341 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M341
Street photography with Leica X Vario
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Leica X Vario
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (450 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery power (450 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (680g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography factors
Leica X Vario Landscape photography factors
28
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging information
Leica X Vario Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Kodak M341 vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Leica X Vario
 Kodak EasyShare M341Leica X Vario
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Leica X Vario
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-06-11
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3272
Maximum native ISO 1600 12500
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1320
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $2,950