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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak M341 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M341 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M341 grades versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony TX9

 M341 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Kodak M341

 TX9 M341 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony TX9

 M341 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M341 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M341 and the TX9.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and TX9.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older M341 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Sony TX9
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Sony TX9
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Kodak M341 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony TX9
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $799