Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9
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![Kodak EasyShare M340 front Kodak EasyShare M340 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M340/Kodak-M340-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9.jpg)
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Kodak M340 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The M340 was unveiled 18 months before the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M340 matches up against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Sony TX9
M340 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Kodak M340
TX9 | M340 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Sony TX9
M340 | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M340 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M340 and the TX9.
![Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 size comparison Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX9 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M340-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak M340 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 115 gr (0.25 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7001 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $799 |