Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
- 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2012
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M340 was brought out 4 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M340 grades against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony TX20
M340 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M340
TX20 | M340 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony TX20
M340 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M340 compared to the TX20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and TX20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 115 grams (0.25 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7001 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $330 |