Kodak M341 vs Nikon D3300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak M341 and Nikon D3300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the M341 (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M341 was revealed 5 years prior to the D3300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M341 scores against the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Nikon D3300. The full galleries are available at Kodak M341 Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M341 features external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M341 and Nikon D3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M341 against the D3300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and D3300 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and D3300.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M341 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D3300 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older M341 will be behind in sensor tech.