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Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the M341 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M341 was introduced around the same time to the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M341 scores versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony WX1

 M341 WX1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak M341

 WX1 M341 

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony WX1

 M341 WX1 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M341 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M341 and the WX1.

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M341 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M341 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Kodak M341 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Sony WX1
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
28
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Kodak M341 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony WX1
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $149