Kodak M380 vs Sony TX20

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M380 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TX20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M380 grades vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M380 versus the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and TX20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.