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Kodak M320 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M320 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M320 was announced 24 months prior to the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M320 matches up vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony W510

 M320 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Kodak M320

 W510 M320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony W510

 M320 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M320 compared to the W510.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and W510.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M320 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony W510 will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M320
Portrait photography with Sony W510
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M320 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony W510
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $39 $99