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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony TX20

 M340 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak M340

 TX20 M340 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony TX20

 M340 TX20 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (250 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Sony TX20
 Kodak EasyShare M340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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