Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M341 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M341 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX5
M341 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M341
TX5 | M341 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX5
M341 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M341 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |