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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak M341 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M341 was announced at a similar time to the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M341 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung SL720

 M341 SL720 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M341

 SL720 M341 

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung SL720

 M341 SL720 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M341 and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M341 versus the SL720.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and SL720.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M341
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
28
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-07-14
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.30 pounds) 168 grams (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 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 ID KLIC-7003 SLB-10A
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 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $119