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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak M341 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was released 6 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M341 scores vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung SL620

 M341 SL620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak M341

 SL620 M341 

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung SL620

 M341 SL620 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 has external 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) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M341 vs the SL620.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and SL620.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
24
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung SL620
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung SL620
Other name - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $200