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Kodak M320 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak M320 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and A35 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M320 was unveiled 3 years before the A35 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the M320 matches up against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Sony A35

 M320 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Kodak M320

 A35 M320 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Sony A35

 M320 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M320 against the A35.

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and A35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M320 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A35 will resolve more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Sony A35
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition (415g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (440 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Kodak M320 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Sony A35
 Kodak EasyShare M320Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3472 x 2604 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $39 $598