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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M341 was manufactured 17 months before the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the M341 grades vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung PL210

 M341 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Kodak M341

 PL210 M341 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung PL210

 M341 PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 has external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M341 and the PL210.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and PL210.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
28
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung PL210
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $200