Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M341 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M341 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX30
M341 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak M341
TX30 | M341 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX30
M341 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M341 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |