Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M341 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the M341 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

The M341 was manufactured very close to the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the M341 grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M341 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M341 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX1
M341 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak M341
TX1 | M341 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX1
M341 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M341 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M341 compared to the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and TX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M341 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak M341 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M341 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M341 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $350 |