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Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the M341 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M341 was unveiled 4 years before the NX300M which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M341 grades vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung NX300M

 M341 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Kodak M341

 NX300M M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 41 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung NX300M

 M341 NX300M 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M341 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M341 versus the NX300M.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and NX300M is 96 and 86 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M341 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
has focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
28
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung NX300M
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung NX300M
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-29 2013-01-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $699