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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak M341 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the M341 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M341 was unveiled 17 months before the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M341 matches up against the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Samsung ST30

 M341 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Kodak M341

 ST30 M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Samsung ST30

 M341 ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M341 versus Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M341 vs the ST30.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M341 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and ST30.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M341 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M341 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M341 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others (87g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M341 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Samsung ST30
 Kodak EasyShare M341Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 87 grams (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $55