Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M341 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M341 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX55
M341 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Kodak M341
TX55 | M341 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX55
M341 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Kodak M341 and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M341 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |