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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M320 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the M320 (1/2.5") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was brought out 7 months earlier than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the M320 matches up vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony TX1

 M320 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M320

 TX1 M320 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony TX1

 M320 TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M320 vs the TX1.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony TX1 will give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Sony TX1
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Sony TX1
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (155 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3472 x 2604 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $39 $350