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Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak M575 and Sony QX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The M575 was released 4 years prior to the QX100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M575 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M575 scores versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Sony QX100

 M575 QX100 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Kodak M575

 QX100 M575 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Sony QX100

 M575 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M575 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M575 vs the QX100.

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M575 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and QX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M575 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M575 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M575
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (152g)
low maximum ISO (1,000)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography factors
Sony QX100 Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography advice
Sony QX100 Travel photography advice
68
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography information
Sony QX100 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (152g)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M575 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Sony QX100
 Kodak EasyShare M575Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $139 $268