Kodak M320 vs Sony W320
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M320 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The M320 was brought out 12 months prior to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M320 scores versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M320 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony W320
M320 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Kodak M320
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony W320
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M320 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M320 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M320 compared to the W320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and W320.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M320 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony W320 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3472 x 2604 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 34-102mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $39 | $269 |