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Kodak M320 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony W320

 M320 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Kodak M320

 W320 M320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony W320

 M320 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony W320
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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