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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M341 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M341 was released 17 months before the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M341 matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung PL170

 M341 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Kodak M341

 PL170 M341 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung PL170

 M341 PL170 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M341 vs the PL170.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and PL170.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older M341 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Samsung PL170
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Samsung PL170
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung PL170
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung PL170
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung PL170
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $175