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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak M341 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was introduced 24 months earlier than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M341 grades against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX55

 M341 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Kodak M341

 TX55 M341 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX55

 M341 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M341 against the TX55.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and TX55.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX55 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M341 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony TX55
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $350