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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak M320 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M320 grades against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony TX30

 M320 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M320

 TX30 M320 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony TX30

 M320 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M320 against the TX30.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and TX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M320 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony TX30 will show extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Sony TX30
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony TX30
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3472 x 2604 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $39 $230