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Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M320 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the M320 (1/2.5") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The M320 was announced 7 months prior to the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the M320 matches up vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony WX1

 M320 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M320

 WX1 M320 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony WX1

 M320 WX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M320 vs the WX1.

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M320 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and WX1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M320 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony WX1 will provide more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M320
Sports photography with Sony WX1
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Kodak M320 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony WX1
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $39 $149