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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M341 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the M341 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The M341 was brought out 6 months before the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M341 matches up vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX5

 M341 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M341

 TX5 M341 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX5

 M341 TX5 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M341 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Kodak M341 versus Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M341 compared to the TX5.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and TX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M341 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak M341 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
28
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Sony TX5
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony TX5
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 135g (0.30 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $239