Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1
95 Imaging
32 Features
10 Overall
23
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M320 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony TX1
M320 | TX1 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M320
TX1 | M320 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M320 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M320 | Sony 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 |