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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M341 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M341 grades vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX30

 M341 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M341

 TX30 M341 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX30

 M341 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M341 and the TX30.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and TX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older M341 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proof
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Sony TX30
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony TX30
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $230