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Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and HX10V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M320 matches up against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony HX10V

 M320 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak M320

 HX10V M320 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony HX10V

 M320 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M320 and the HX10V.

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony HX10V will resolve extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Kodak M320 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony HX10V
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3472 x 2604 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $39 $616