Kodak M341 vs Sony WX220

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M341 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was brought out 5 years before the WX220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M341 scores versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M341 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M341 and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M341 vs the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.